Orley R. Pettiford

im sorry to hear about Tony my childhood friend always will cherish the great memories with all the Pettifords as they were and are great friends and family forever. Now my father and mother Byung and Soon Lee passed away in 2009 and 2022, they can begin there fun we will all c u soon I and our family will always miss u and it has been a pleasure and honor to have great memories, miss the great smoked turkey every Thanksgiving he brought and the old stories of korean karate on Broadway,...

Hey Orley. We are remembering you at one of the newer martial arts schools when we use the equipment you donated. Thank you my friend.

I wanted all to know that Bubby's oldest son (Tony) passed away from cancer. It will be 3 years in November. It is somewhat comforting knowing they are together now. Tony would tell me he would dream of his dad often, in a way it was dad calling to him. I miss my son everyday and there is a hole in my heart that will never be filled.

Bubby was my neighbor and friend. He was a good guy. His family was great and fun to be around. Sorry about such a short life for a great guy.

Wonderful friend! We shared many happy and funny experiences. Mostly, with my family. A day with Bubby, was a day filled with laughter! Unforgetable! Thank you for being my friend and for all the wonderful memories! Eileen (Saice) Hudon

The first time Bubby told me his name I told him my middle name and we had a big laugh; we became friends and pulled some pranks like trying to sneak into the "Blue Note". Many memories swell up, every one good and special. He was one of the good guys. I was so proud to learn he was the "chief" and saw him in his white uniform on a visit to Mpls. No one deserved success more and no one was as humble about it. What a loss and what a great legacy. Long live the king. While I never met members...

I knew Bubby at Franklin Jr High School. He always had a smile on his face and shared laughter with everyone. I saw him at the Unity House reunion maybe 12 years ago. I will always remember his fun lovings ways. May the Good Lord bless his family during this time of loss.

I remember doing kung fu with Orley, he was an amazing partner. Even though I didn't know the moves, he'd work with me in a way that would get me doing the right moves, like magic. When I was moving into a new apartment, Master Mark asked Orley to help me. Orley came over with his trailer and because it was raining, he brought along some plastic bags to cover my things. He was a very thoughtful person and will be greatly missed.
Laura Kohlhase
Maplewood, Minnesota

You will be missed by all of us at Twin Cities Tai-Chi Chuan Studio