Jerrick M. Petty Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Idaho Falls, Idaho

Pfc. Jerrick Petty made it his mission to look out for others. When he was 10 years old, his father remembers, he beat up neighborhood bullies who were picking on other children. In high school, he screened his little sisters'' suitors to make sure they were good people. Petty was working in construction and at a McDonald''s in Idaho Falls, Idaho, but joined the Army to earn more money to support his young family. On Dec. 10, the 25-year-old soldier was killed by hostile fire while guarding a gas station in Mosul, Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany, daughter Azure Dawn, 2, and son Jerrick McKen II. "The last thing he said to me was, ''I love you, Dad," said his father, Jerald Petty. "And the last thing I said to him was, ''I love you, son."

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my husband and i work with jerrick at McDonald in Idaho he was my best friend he was vary sweet i will always remember him cheering me up when i show up to work having a bad day he ask me what was wrong and when i would tell him he hug me and tell me everything gonna be okay i can still here him saying those words when ever i having a bad day or sad jerrick bestie you are missed and loved by many always in our hearts but never forgotten rip my friend

Hollie anthony

June 21, 2023 | Phoenix, AZ | Friend

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Jerrick M. Petty US Army Private 1st Class.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made...

Charlie Gili

July 13, 2022

I just want you to know my wife and I have never forgotten jerrick. We never got to meet him. But, our son kyle was next to him that terrible day. Denny and Kim Doerr

Denny Doerr

November 11, 2020 | Bethalto Il, IL | Friend

You are not forgotten.

June 01, 2018

Thank you everyone, its nice coming back here and being able to see messages from people. Its comforting to see that he will not be forgotten and is so loved!

My dearest Jerrick, your kids and I love and miss you everyday. We love you baby!

Tiffany Petty

December 11, 2013 | Inkom, ID

You weren't in the company long, and I barely knew you. But it's ten years today and I remember your face as clear as that day. You will never be forgotten brother. See you in the next one.

Your brothers in arms 2nd brgde 3/502 B co. Bulldogs

December 10, 2013 | We Are Everywhere

To the family and friends of Pfc. Jerrick M. Petty:
Please accept my remembrance of Jerrick on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

December 10, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family and friends of Pfc. Jerrick M. Petty:
Remembering Jerrick on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

December 10, 2010 | Carson City, NV

I just wanted to let Tiffany know, that I enjoyed meeting her today. Thank you for making my day. I wish you and your children the best. I am very sorry for your families loss.

Jessica Evans

August 26, 2010 | American Falls, ID

Pfc. Jerrick M. Petty

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