Search by Name

Search by Name

Wayne Pettit Obituary

Wayne E. Pettit

NEWARK: Wayne E. Pettit, age 75, of Newark, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born June 5, 1937 in Somerset, Ohio to the late Fenton W. and Lulu Pauline (Emmert) Pettit.

Wayne graduated from Somerset High School and joined the US Air Force. He worked at Rockwell International and Newark Electro Plating. Wayne lived in Colorado for 15 years and enjoyed woodworking. He was the best step-father to Keith and Kayla.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Phyllis (Munyan) Pettit of Newark; children, Ronna, Kenneth Troy both of Colorado, Keith and Kayla both of Newark; six grandchildren, Sarah, Jenna, Holly, Joseph, Steven and Lea; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bernard, Donald (Ann) and James (Nancy); a sister, Betty (Ken); a sister-in-law, Dorothy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Fenton, Raymond and Ralph; and two sisters-in-law, Teddy and Carol.

Calling hours will be observed from 4-7 p.m., on Monday, June 3, at the Heath Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, 1249 Hebron Road where the Licking County Veteran Alliance will provide military honors at 7p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Wayne. The family would like to recognize the VA Doctors of Newark for the care they provided.

Please visit www.hendersonvanatta.com to view a memorial and to leave a message of condolence for the Pettit family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Advocate on Jun. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Pettit

Not sure what to say?





Pat Miller

June 3, 2013

Betty, so sorry about your brother. You are in my prayers....your schoolmate and friend...Pat "Keller" Miller

Lori Ward

June 3, 2013

Wayne was such a funny and caring man. He had a warmness about him and a smile that was so sweet. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to know him over the past ten years. He will be greatly missed.

mike barrick

June 3, 2013

R.I.P my good friend wayne. May god be with you all , wayne was a good friend of mine for years and a( co-worker)together, you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers with you all. Mike barrick

Sheri Deal

June 3, 2013

Today, we must say good bye to my sweet Uncle Wayne, who will be missed more then words can say. I will miss the corny , corny jokes that he always had to tell someone. We will remember you always. We will start with tears , but by the time we are done we will be laughing, because that's what you did Uncle Wayne, You always made us laugh. Now you can make the heavens laugh. In our hearts forever, we love you so much!

joyce heckmann

June 2, 2013

so sorry for your lost

Doug Hohl

June 2, 2013

RIP old buddy. We had good times at NEP and Tamarack.

Raymond Pettit

June 2, 2013

Uncle Wayne I will miss you very much.
I will always remember when I was a kid and he was in the Air Force and he stayed with us in California. He was so awesome in his uniform. and what a blast I remember having with him. As a kid I could then and now say he was a great influence on me.
When I was in the Army and stationed in Colorado. I was able to stay with him and his family while on leave.
Phyliss I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. He will be missed.

henry shirkey

June 2, 2013

sorry to hear about wayne god bless all of the family.worked with him at rockwell

Bill McClain

June 2, 2013

So sorry to hear of Waynes passing, Worked with Wayne at NEP. We will surely miss him. god bless you and your faimly

Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results

Make a Donation
in Wayne Pettit's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Wayne Pettit

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Crematory Service - Heath Chapel

1249 Hebron Rd, Heath, OH 43056

How to support Wayne's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Wayne Pettit's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more