Jerry Layne Pettigrew

Jerry Layne Pettigrew obituary, Elk Grove, CA

Jerry Layne Pettigrew

Jerry Pettigrew Obituary

Visit the East Lawn Elk Grove Mortuary website to view the full obituary.
Jerry Layne Pettigrew, 59 years of age in Sacramento passed away suddenly on April 9th 2024. 
   Jerry was born May 28th 1964 to Jim and Judy Pettigrew in Sacramento California. Jerry graduated from Valley High School in 1982. Later in life he left for Arizona to M.M.I to pursue his calling to become a motorcycle mechanic. He reached Master Technician by continuing his education and training which took him all over the country. After graduating M.M.I he went back to Sacramento and was hired at his first dealership Harley-Davidson Buell of Vallejo which was the beginning of his 26 year career. He was currently working at Iron Steed Harley Davidson in Vacaville where he enjoyed and loved his job and the people he worked with. In 2000 he met the love of his life Heather Stroh, they both worked at Harley Davidson of Vallejo. They went on to create a beautiful life with 2 daughters Sarah L. Pettigrew and Ashleigh K. Pettigrew. Jerry was an outstanding, loving father and was always there for his girls. 
   Jerry enjoyed motorcycles, camping and he was awesome with a bbq. 
   He is survived by his fiance Heather Stroh, his 2 daughters Sarah and Ashleigh Pettigrew, his mother Judy Pettigrew, his brother Jeff Pettigrew and his sister Jill Ichio. He was preceeded in death by his father James L. Pettigrew.
Jerry Pettigrew will be deeply missed by many. 

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