"We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time."
In loving memory of
William "Bill" H. Pettit
September 16, 1929 - May 10, 2016
William Bill H. Pettit, 86, of Fairmount, Indiana died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at VA Medical Center in Marion, Indiana.
Bill was born in Otto, Indiana on September 16, 1929 son of the late Harvey Lee Pettit and the late Grace Lock Pettit. He graduated fromMilanHigh School in Ripley County, Indiana in 1947. Bill served in the Marine Corps from 1948-1952 during the Korean Conflict reaching the rank of Sergeant. Upon discharge from the military he went to work at Fisher Body where he worked in Quality Control until his retirement in 1986. Also at Fisher Body, he was a journeyman tool and die maker. Bill was a member of the American Legion Post 313 in Fairmount, the Milan Masonic Lodge #31, Milan, IN and theMizpah Shrine. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle to the Rocky Mountains, spending time with his grandchildren, and his love of drinking black coffee. Most of all, Bill will be remembered for his kindness and the warm smile always on his face.
Bill is survived by his four children; Stephen (Nita) Pettit,Calistoga, CA, William D. Chip (fiance, Pam) Pettit, Jonesboro, Douglas (Vickie) Pettit,SanaRosa, CA, and, Judith Ann Pettit, Fairmount; companion, MartyClaxton, Fairmount, and her daughter and granddaughter, Phyllis Algood, Marion, and Missy (Eric) Turner, Fairmount; brothers; Donald Pettit, Marion, and Richard (Kathy) Pettit, Dadesville, AL; mother of his children, Dorothy Pettit, Marion; five grandchildren; Tinuviel (William) Kruse, Franklin, TN Laura Pettit, Bloomington, IN Karissa (Max) Strausbaugh, Jonesboro, IN Seth Pettit, Jonesboro, IN and Zack Pettit, Santa Rosa, CA 3 Step-Grandchildren; Christy (Nick) Lindemann, Lisa Burchfield and Mike Burchfieldall of Santa Rosa, CAand ninegreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 Brother.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Fairmount Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home andCremation Services, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, Indiana where the family will receive friends on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 4:00-8:00 pm with a Masonic Service at 8:00 pm. A funeral service to honor Bill will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 17 at 11:00 am with Pastor Ron Meyer officiating. Military rites and interment will be immediately following at Park Cemetery, Fairmount.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bills memory toCancer Services of Grant County, in care of the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Steve & Pettit Family, We are very sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers! We didn't know your Dad but knowing the Adults he helped raise, we know he was a fine man. We hope all your memories will help you through this sad time in your lives. Prayers for all of you!"
"So sorry to hear about your Dad passing away Chip! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!"
"My deepest sympathy to all of the Pettit family. I remember how special it was growing up with Steve,Chip,Doug & Judy. Wilbur,as I called him, was a special guy. He was smart, quick witted and caring. My earliest days in Marion, we were all together nearly every weekend. I know your grief,having just lost my dad a year and a month before yours. He will be missed by many. We've list another great one."
"Seth and Chip,So sorry for your loss in your family. Its not easy losing a father and a grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.Jeff & Joyce Pappas"
"I first met Bill Pettit while working at Fisher Body,Marion, Indiana.We both worked in Quality Control, these were some of best times of my career.Bill & I were also fellow Marines.My condolences to the family."Till we meet again my friend, God's peace be with you."Jim Draper"
"The staff of Cancer Services of Grant County would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time."
"Prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you."
"Our Prayers go out the the Pettit family and also to Dott . I met Bill one day at the outpost and had known him for a lot of years. Bill and my friend Darrel Newby worked together at Fisher Body and thats how I met Bill From Milan In. I never thought that I would ever see Milan , but I have lived in Milan for the last nine years and in Ripley Co. for the last twenty five years now . I am for Fairmount and Bill is from Milan so now I live in Milan and Bill lived in Fairmount , I had to share this with Bill friends , God be with you and live in peace brother"