Ronnie Petty

My dear friend Sue and to all your precious family. I am so deeply sorry of your great loss. Reading all Of this about his life no wonder he WAS the LOVE of your life! And to have 55 years together that you both deserved so much! I know that Ron made a difference in many lives. ESP his football guys! I´ve heard many heart warming stories. He not only was coach but a dad to many!!! I am in tears!! The Starr program!!! I was honored to be a part of team to do weekend...

I remember Ron (Mr. Petty) when I was a Freshman at Central Junior High School in Sidney. To me, as a Freshman, he was Huge. Well built to say the least, and very intimidating. A lot of us had Study Hall on the North side of the building right before lunch. The cafeteria was on the South side of the building. So it took awhile to get there with only having an half hour to eat. We would go down the stairs as fast as we could and then start running to get in line. Mr. Petty was hiding in...