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William Gordon Petty, Jr.
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William Petty, Jr. Obituary
William (Bill) Petty, Jr. was born February 16, 1960 in Newport News, VA. He was a son of the late William G. Petty, Sr. and Geraldine (Jerry) Hess Petty and was preceded in death by a sister, Jane E. Petty and an aunt, Jennette Eileen P.Baugh.
Bill was a student at Old Dominion University and Virginia Tech where he studied civil engineering. He spent the majority of his life as a business owner and construction manager, where he helped all those who crossed his path within his community and beyond, even worldwide. He felt that during all his years of serving clients, he had been fortunate to be able to help many people solve their business and their personal problems.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife Kathleen Broughton Petty of Orange Beach, AL; one son William Gordon Petty, III, and two daughters, Gambrill Petty of New Orleans, LA, and Margaret Tanner Petty of Birmingham, AL, as well as his six well-loved sisters.
To describe the love Bill had for those close to him would take hours. Bill endeared all those he met with his charm, wit and wonderful sense ofhumor. He always strived to make those around him feel welcome and loved. The world truly never met a kinder soul.
As of late, plans for the funeral service and the Mass of Resurrection have not been made, and will be announced to loved-ones as soon as possible.
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Mike melson
March 23, 2023
Bill was a good friend
Mary Mayfield
February 12, 2023
I miss you so much. I wish I could go back in time and talk to you, spend time with my big brother again.
James Crawford
January 18, 2023
My deepest sympathy to all his family. Very fond memories of all the pettys. Jim crawford
Andrea D. Moran
January 12, 2023
My prayers continue for your family. I hope you will receive God's peace soon.
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Mary Petty Mayfield
January 12, 2023
The Nicest, the Best and the Right.
When things got too loud inside (Delta Cir) and I was scared, you took me outside and played marbles with me by the big tree in the middle of the backyard. You did the nicest thing.
When the Walkup boys didn´t want me to play basketball, baseball or football, you said you wouldn´t play unless they let me play too. I played. You did the nicest thing.
I can still hear you and Loretta singing Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire that special Christmas Eve... what I´d give to have that cassette tape. It was the best thing.
When your old business partners cheated and did wrong things for more money, you refused to go along and left the firm. You did the right thing.
When Will was so sick in the hospital, we got in contact again after a hiatus. We prayed like crazy and cried and prayed some more. You were with Will every second you could be. You did the best thing.
You were generous with your love and good will. My God you were so talented, smart, witty and funny.
Even though I believe that when you left this life, God knew what he was doing, this belief won´t change my mourning you. I can barely function. I´m frozen in my despair.
I´m not mad at you or God for your leaving. I love you Bill. But my heart is broken which is I guess is a testament to how much you´ve always meant to me.
Mimi Hiemenz
January 9, 2023
It is so sad to loose such a kind and loving soul so soon. My sincerest condolences to Bill's loving family.
Joe Mockapetris
January 8, 2023
I met Bill during my last semester at UNCC, he was my mentor at Lott Constructors. In short time I realized what a genuinely wonderful, kind, and intelligent person Bill was. It was during the same period that I was sharing a beer with Bill afterwork, where I met my wife (now of 29 years); I have always credited Bill with this chance encounter that would change my life forever. Bill was a groomsman in our wedding and gave one of the best toasts I have ever heard. All who met Bill couldn't help but be enamored with his charming personality and his ability to give selflessly to anyone in need. I lost touch with Bill over the years, but my heart, like so many others, are incredibly saddened by this news. RIP Bill, you will be truly missed.
Christopher and Jimmie Pratt
January 7, 2023
May he rest in the peace of the Lord, and may those who loved him be comforted by the memories of the joys you shared with him. Amen
Anonymous
January 7, 2023
I can barely express the enormous hole in my heart and my life over Bill not being here. He's been the 'aurora borealis' in so many people's lives. Words can't express how much I love this guy. Fully ineffable.
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