Cornelius "Nick" Pendergrass age 68, of Ellijay, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born on April 12, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Pendergrass and Osie Williamason Pendergrass. He is survived by his wife, Betty Pendergrass; daughters, Mandy Pendergrass, Breanna West, Amber Barnes and Janice Bradshaw; sons, Kenneth Pendergrass and Steve Pendergrass; step-daughter, Tonya Derryberry; brother, Roy (Frances) Pendergrass; sisters, Geneva (Raymond) English and Diane (Ray) Aubuschon; step-mom, Linda Pendergrass; special friend, Deanna Barnes. A service to celebrate the life Cornelius "Nick" Pendergrass was held at 2:00 PM Friday, October 6, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.