Jimmy Dale Pendleton II, 56, loving son and brother, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 23, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 22, 1969 in Ross County, Ohio to Jimmie Pendleton and Deanna Lee Pendleton both of Chillicothe.  Also surviving are a son, Damian Pendleton of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Lori Pendleton of Chillicothe and Gina Pendleton also of Chillicothe; and niece and nephew, Brooklyn Rapp and Blake Seeling of Chillicothe.  He is preceded in death by a nephew, Brant Rapp; and his grandparents, James E. and Esther M. Acord Pendleton and Ura M. Watters Lee.

Jimmy was a campground manager and ran a kayaking business at Shawnee Valley Kayaking and Campground.  He had many friends and family and was loved by all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly.  Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. Friday, February 27, 2026 and for one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity.

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