Donald G. Petty
May 26, 1948 ~ November 11, 2016
Donald G. Petty, 68, Martinsville, died November 11, 2016. Mr. Petty was born May 26, 1948, in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, to the late Cecil and Berniece (Hall) Petty.
Mr. Petty attended Washington High School in Indianapolis and proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for Lilly Industries and Valspar for 30 years, retiring in 2003. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Above all, his family was most important in his life. Don's memory will be cherished by his loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy; brothers, Glendal R. Petty, Sr. and Rondal Petty.
Survivors include his son, Jason Petty (Reba) of Paragon; daughter, Sharon Thompson of Monrovia; brother, Wendell Petty (Carla) of Indianapolis; six grandchildren, Cassie, Garrett, Samantha, Shelden, Jacob and Torey; four great grandchildren, Waylon, Damien, Dominic and Remi.
A private gathering of family and friends will be held at Willow Grove Church of the Nazarene. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I was priveledge to grow up, play baseball and work with Don my whole life. Will miss you brother. RIP
Donald Petty and Family
He was an outstanding father, awesome friend as well as next door neighbor, big brother, like a 2nd-father at times and a disabled war vet whom we all loved and respected. You will surely be missed Donald and more importantly the wonderful memories that you left behind. ~ Loved & Missed, Tammy (Brown) Lyons
The main thing I remember about Don was he always had such a good attitude. He kept on the positive side. He told me once that after having been in Vietnam, “Any day I wake up and nobody is shooting at me is a good day!”
I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can’t offer much comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the Memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life. ” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.