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Earnest Gerald Pettis

Mobile, Alabama

Aug 15, 1934 – Feb 1, 2016 (Age 81)

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BORN
August 15, 1934
DIED
February 1, 2016
AGE
81
LOCATION
Mobile, Alabama

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Lathan Funeral Home - Jackson Obituary

Earnest Gerald Pettis, 81, a native of Clarke County, AL and a resident of Mobile, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at a local hospital. Mr. Pettis was preceded in death by his parents, Condie Dan Pettis and Bessie Osborn and a brother, Sidney L. Dunbar. He is survived by his...

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He was a favorite cousin & I enjoyed his company! May he rest in peace with our heavenly father!

Gloria, our deepest sympathies for your loss. Please don't hesitate if there is anything we can do for you. Mark and Anita Wright

Uncle Sonny never failed to have great stories and history lessons for all his family.......he will be missed. Aunt Gloria, my heart goes out to you at this difficult time....Love, Kerri Matthews Pianalto

Sonny was a great cousin and will be missed by all of us. I thought he was so handsome when I was a little girl. He always came to our house for a visit when he was in Mobile.

Gloria and all the family, my heart goes out to each of you, and we will keep you in our prayers.

Love, Sammy & Rita Green

Gloria, so sorry for your loss. Millie Capps, Daphne, AL

It's a shame our cousin, Sonny, had to pass! His sense of humor always brought sunshine to a cloudy day! I know there has to be a place in Heaven for this kind man.
May our God bring peace and understanding to the family!

It was an honor to know and spend some time with Mr. Pettis. He touched the life of my son and made an impression he will cherish forever. It was truly a blessing for us to be around him. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Mrs. Pettis during this time.
Rex and Hunter Hudson

It was a blessing and an honor to know Mr. Pettis. He was truly a great friend, mentor and neighbor, His passing has been devastating to us. His stories will be remembered as will his strength, advice and never ending energy. We will miss him so very much! Our thoughts and prayers go to out to Gloria during this difficult time. Love, The Split Family- Bob, Elise, Madison and Morgan