Kenneth Allen Petty

Kenneth Allen Petty

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1961 Hwy 48 North, Dickson, TN 37055

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1961 Highway 48 North, Dickson, TN 37055

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Kenneth Petty Obituary

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Kenneth “Ken” Petty, age 67, passed away on March 12, 2026.

Ken was known for his easygoing nature and his sense of humor. He enjoyed the simple things in life, often spending time working crossword puzzles, watching television, or humming a tune to himself throughout the day. Ken had a funny personality and a way of bringing smiles to those around him.

He will be remembered for his lighthearted spirit and the quiet joy he found in everyday moments.


Visitation: will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 12:00 PM – until time of service at Spann Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: will begin at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from the Chapel of Spann Funeral Home.

Interment: will follow at the Sanders Cemetery in McEwen, TN


Survived by:

Wife of 31 years:

Pam Petty

Brother:

Doyle Petty (Judy)

Sister:

Gayle Hill (Bill)

Brother-in-Law:

Pat Wright (Sheree)

As well as several nieces and nephews


Preceded in death by:

Parents: Henry and Ida Elizabeth (Broadway) Petty

Sister: Wilma Cook


Arrangements entrusted to Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located in Dickson, Tennessee.

Spann Funeral Home serves families throughout Dickson County including Dickson, Charlotte, Burns, White Bluff, Fairview, Bon Aqua, Lyles, and Cumberland Furnace, as well as other surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.

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

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Upcoming Events

Mar

17

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Spann Funeral Home

1961 Hwy 48 North, Dickson, TN 37055

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Mar

17

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Spann Funeral Home

1961 Highway 48 North, Dickson, TN 37055

Book nearby hotels

Services provided by

Spann Funeral Home - Dickson