Ron Pettit

I found out recently of Ron´s passing. As an 8th grader new to Arizona, I was lucky enough to find him as my guitar teacher back in 1998 and even then, was always mesmerized by his talents. Even cooler to find out was that we happened to go to the same church. Even through college I would intermittently jump back into lessons with him - not just because he was such a gifted player and teacher, but because he was truly an exceptional human being. My biggest regret was not keeping in better...

I THINK of RON aways and i as always envious of his talent and enjoyed his friendship to me----we met every six months or so at the guitar galleria in Scottsdale

Ron is a living testimony that FAMILY is not always about blood. He is a true gentleman who showed great respect and brought joy to my mom and I guess to everyone that he knew. And though he will be sorely missed, the thought that he's already sitting on the lap of his great creator, brings comfort to those who has been left behind. We will see you at the end Ron, but for now, do your thing and make some music up there!
- Iris & Family

We had the privilege to call Ron Pettit, family. Over the past 30+ years our family celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with Ron, Carmen, Leta, Bill and all our amazing children. Ron would bring joy, singing, and his amazing humor to every family gathering. He is deeply loved and greatly missed ❤

Ron was admired and loved by all the musicians that were lucky enough to see him perform and talented enough to play alongside of him. Back in the “day” the only Beatles album I did not have was titled Beatles 65.......and in 1965 my parents would always stop off at Ron’s house after church and I would immediately dart to his Bedroom and he would play all the album cuts that were new to me and let me hear him play perfect leads and rhythms ......other times our families would go to...

Ron was admired and loved by all the musicians that were lucky enough to see him perform and talented enough to play alongside of him. Back in the “day” the only Beatles album I did not have was titled Beatles 65.......and in 1965 my parents would always stop off at Ron’s house after church and I would immediately dart to his Bedroom and he would play all the album cuts that were new to me and let me hear him play perfect leads and rhythms ......other times our families would go to...

Ron was a special friend to many of us. He had such a beautiful and compassionate heart. Always there to help anyone who needed it and always putting others first. You are missed dear friend and musketeer. ❤