Cody Garrett Pettit, age 19 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was born March 17, 1999 in Houston, Texas to parents Eric Pettit and Rhonda Gooding Oliver. He is preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Hazel West and Hazel Litchford; and great-grandfather, Pete Gooding.
Cody was a 2017 graduate of Tarkington High School and quarterback for the Tarkington Longhorns. Hanging out with his many friends and family as well as and hunting and fishing were his favorite pastimes. Cody had a great love for people and that love will live on in the many people he has helped by being an organ donor.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Rhonda and Jake Oliver; father and stepmother, Eric and Renee Pettit; grandparents, Carl and Brenda Pettit, Petey and Karen Gooding, and Clyde and Pam Oliver; step grandparents, Andy and Eileen Johnson; great-grandmothers, Anne Gooding and Irene Deckert; sister, Hannah Oliver; stepsister, MiKayla Gunn; stepbrother, Timmy Gunn; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Cornerstone Church, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Oak Shade Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.
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303 E. CROCKETT CLEVELAND, TEXAS
281-592-2641
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Wyman
March 23, 2019
May you look intently at the Chief Agent and Perfector of our Faith, Jesus Christ through God's Word to help you endure today and everyday. He has also proved that God can and will resurect those we lose in death.
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March 21, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Pettit family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
Psalms 145:18,19
A. H.
March 19, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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