Lewis V. "Buck" Petty

Lewis V. "Buck" Petty obituary

Lewis Petty Obituary

Lewis V. "Buck" Petty

ROEBUCK, SC-- Lewis Vernon "Buck" Petty, 84, of Roebuck died Saturday, November 17, 2012, at his home. Born July 21, 1928, in Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Jess Monroe and Ollie Mae Coleman Petty and husband of the late Barbara (Tootsie) Carol Tolleson Petty.
Mr. Petty was a former employee of Clifton Manufacturing Company #2 and retired from Hoechst-Celanese, and was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church. He loved his family, his special canine companion, "Buddy", the Atlanta Braves, and the SC National Guard. He was a MP in the U. S. Army and served in and retired from the SC National Guard after 41 years of service.
Surviving are daughters, Brenda Petty Garner and husband Ronnie of Roebuck, and Cathy Petty Rollins and husband Randy of Moore; grandchildren, Justin Garner and wife Dana of Moore, Jessica Alverson and husband Michael of Roebuck, and Mitzi Rollins of Moore; Great-grandchildren, McKalie Alverson, Hayden Rollins, and Nathan Rollins; step-great-grandchildren, Katelyn Garner and Tyler Davis; and sisters, Ruth McElrath and Jessie Tolleson both of Spartanburg, and Barbara Swofford and husband Billy of Cowpens. He was predeceased by a sister, Lois Phillips, and brothers, Boyce Petty and Sam Petty.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, November 19, 2012, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Tim Williams and the Rev. Ondra Black. Burial with military rites by the SC National Guard will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 432 North Duncan Bypass, Union, SC 29379 or Roebuck Baptist Church Revitalization Building Fund, PO Box 490, Roebuck, SC 29376.
The family is at the home of his daughter Brenda Garner, 119 Switzer Street, Roebuck, SC.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel

Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, 2012.
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Buck you will be missed.you was a person that made the world a better place.

Clint Mathis

December 12, 2012

Buck was a member of the 178th Field Artillery, Battery B, of the South Carolina Army National Guard,where he and I served together. He was a good soldier and also a good friend! He always looked for the good in everyone! We shall miss him and his sense of humor!

Sterling Anderson

November 20, 2012

So sorry to here of Bucks passing.He was a great man,that will be missed.I knew Buck all my life, he always had a smile on no matter what.May you all have comfort knowing hes in Heaven now with Tootsie.Buck il see you on the otherside my friend. Love,Jamey Trent and Family

Jamey Trent

November 20, 2012

I'm sorry I couldn't make it, had to work I love you all,,love Renee P. Gilbert

Renee Gilbert

November 19, 2012

Brenda & Cathy, Words cannot express the feeling when we loose our parents. But I wanted to share with you this thought. As I was growing up, your parents home was one of my favorite places to visit. God says we will always meet again in heaven and what a glorious day that will be.

Robby, Debbie, Cory, & TJ Guy

November 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May You find peace and comfort that comes from our Lord Jesus. We love you all!!!

Amy Arrowood Mcabee

November 19, 2012

I'm so sorry for your Lost,Buck was such a great person to know.We've know Buck many years now.Our prayers are with the Family .God Bless Todd Peeler and Peeler & Sons Body Shop.

Todd Peeler

November 19, 2012

I am sorry to hear this. THoughts and prayers from co-workers and friends at Vic Bailey Ford.

Tammy

November 19, 2012

MY thoughts and prayers are with at this sad time in your life,I have been knowing Buck a long time when he and your mother used to buddy around with Viola and Jack,we used to have good times when we went to country music concerts.he always had a good sense of humor,

helen traxler

November 18, 2012

so sorry too hear about buck he was a great friend of mine will miss him.my prayers go out too his loved and family.

Bruce Cantrell

November 18, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Buck's passing, Roger always thought alot of Buck. We have found memories of him and his sense of humor. Your family is in our prayers
Patricia B. Petty

Patricia Petty

November 18, 2012

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