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Henry Pettigrew Obituary
Born Dec. 19, 1945, in Reidsville, N.C. He was the only child of the late Henry Thomas Pettigrew Sr. and Ollie Mae Denny Pettigrew. In addition to his parents, he was the grandson of the late John Wiley Pettigrew, Lelia Stanley Pettigrew, George Daniel Denny and Lottie Gammon Denny. Henry graduated from Cobb Memorial High School, Ruffin, N.C., in 1964, and attended Danville Community College. He was a military veteran, having served in the Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He worked at Dan River Mills until he retired on disability in 1995. He was of the Baptist faith. His hobbies included restoring vintage vacuum tube radios and bird watching.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Smith Pettigrew, of the home, and two daughters and their husbands: Tonya and Rajiv Kaushik ofWinston-Salem, N.C., and Kelly and Shawn Baumgarner of Greensboro, N.C. He is also survived by a grandson, Adric Liam Baumgarner. Although Henry was an only child, his two brothers-in-law were as close to him as any brother could be. He is survived by them and their wives: Harold and Bertha Smith of Reidsville, N.C., and Dennis and Patrice Smith of Providence, N.C. He is also survived by one special aunt, Eva Pettigrew O'Bryant, of Reidsville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel, Danville, officiated by the Rev. Mike Mitchener. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, where military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 1097. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday and at other times at the home. Donations may be made to: Tunstall Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 575, Danville, Va. 24543. Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the family. Please sign the guestbook at
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Debi Rhodes
February 20, 2012
Frances, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debi Rhodes Barker
Aggie Reynolds
February 18, 2012
Frances, Tonya and Kelly,
My sincerest condolences to all of you. I was so sad about Henry. Viewing the pictures at the service brought back so many good memories of younger days. Even though we don't see each other that often, all of you have been in my thoughts over the years. The service was just so precious and it showed the love of so many. My heart is with each of you at this hard time. Love, Aggie Reynolds
Jeanette Hughes
February 14, 2012
Frances and Girls, I hadn't seen you in years since you were with us at Welcome. I was so sorry to hear of Henry's passing, Nancy Phelps told us. Just want you to know that all of you are in our prayers. I know how hard it is, I loss George in 1999, but found out that God will see us through. Love and Prayers
Curtis & Martha Turner
February 14, 2012
Frances, I am so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. Please know that we are praying for you & your family.
February 13, 2012
Frances,and family, we are sorry to hear about Henry, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cecil And Barbara Wray
February 13, 2012
Kelly (Mrs. Baumgarner),
As a family we were very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. We will lift you and your family up in prayer. May your special memories of your Dad sustain you during this time.
The Wiggins Family
Rick, Tina, Stanton and Kendall
Gibsonville, NC
Henry and Frances Pettigrew at Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. This was Daddy's favorite place to visit.
Henry Pettigrew
February 13, 2012
February 13, 2012
Loving thoughts sent to you. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely, Ellis, Dianne and Eva O'Bryant (Reidsville, NC)
February 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you. Jackie Tomlinson
Pam Ayuso
February 13, 2012
Kelly and Tonya,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Bobby Roach
February 12, 2012
Frances and family, my heart goes out to you during this time of remarkable loss. Sending lots of love for strength during your recovery. God bless~
Jim&Vicki Montgomery
February 12, 2012
Jim and I are deeply saddened to hear of Henry's passing. I remember all those good times we had on band trips. Know that we are saying prayers for you,Tonya and Kelly.
karri jones
February 12, 2012
Tonya, and Kelly, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I have very fond memories of him and know he will be sorely missed.
Darlene Watson
February 12, 2012
Mrs. Pettigrew, Tonya, Kelly, and family members,
I was saddened to read of your loss of a kind, gentle man. My sincere and heartfelt condolances to each of you.
Darlene L. Watson
Walter Kovar
February 12, 2012
This world the Lord made has been honored to have Henry Pettigrew, Jr. live among us. He was a wonderful friend. We enjoyed working on his radio restoration hobby for several years. Henry's workmanship was of the highest quality, like I am sure was his whole life. He so enjoyed working with wood which came in handy with his radio restorations. I liked to talk with Henry about his radios. Henry also loved to garden as I do. My sincere condolances to the family during this time of loss. Henry was a precious man and I will miss him. Walter Kovar
Rest in Peace
Deborah Blanchard
February 12, 2012
Frances, Tonya, Kelly and family,
My thoughts continue to be with you as they have been during the past few weeks. Henry was a special person and he will live on in your hearts and in the memories of those that got to know his quirky and kidding good nature and his fascination with old radios. I know Henry was so happy that he got to know his grandson; his love for him and his pride in him was so obvious in every photo of them together. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers and Tom and I send loving thoughts your way.
amy snead
February 12, 2012
Sorry to hear about your loss. I heard many good stories about Henry from my grandmother Addie Marshall Haymore.Thoughts and Prayers go to all. Amy Moser Snead
Dot Haymore Moser @ Family
February 12, 2012
Frances, Tonya & Kelly,
Henry fought this long and difficult battle with dignity always with a positive attitude.
You and your girls were with him to the end giving him love, support and comfort.
May you know Henry is now pain free and with Jesus.
Mike & Joan Bryant, Dry Fork, VA
Veronda & Dale Osborne
February 12, 2012
Frances, Tonya, Kelly and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. God and his angels are watching over you.
Jennie and Jerry Finney
February 12, 2012
Dear Frances, Tonya, Kelly and families,
Our hearts are saddened by your loved one's passing. Henry loved and was loved very much. Please know we extend our deepest sympathy and we pray that God's comfort and peace will be yours in the days ahead.
With love and prayers,
February 12, 2012
To the Pettigrew Family: I am so sorry to read of the death of Mr. Pettigrew. I will always remember him as a kind, concerned parent when I taught Tonya and Kelly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Much love,
Dottie Dodd
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