of England, AR
March 31, 1928 - April 25, 2016
Dewey Edgar ''Bud'' Pettit, 88, of England, Arkansas passed away April 25, 2016 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born March 31, 1928, to Edgar and Florence Pettit in England, Arkansas.
Bud was a soft spoken man and a man of his word. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed. All who knew him will remember his smile and laugh. As one doctor wrote recently on his chart at the V. A. ''A lovable old man.''
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie Pettit, sisters: Gladys and Geraldine and a brother: Bill. Also, preceded in death by Jane, the mother of his children.
He is survived by his sister: Alice and brother: Dickey. He is survived by children Gary Pettit (Sandra), Larry Pettit, Mary Jane McKnight and Alice Carnell (Rocky). He is survived by ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and a very special cat ''Little Man.''
Visitation will be from 6-8:00 P. M. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Roller-England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939, 202 Stuttgart Hwy., England, Arkansas, 72046. Funeral service will be officiated by Bro. Joe Johnson at 11 A. M., Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Roller England Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mulberry Cemetery.
I met Bud about 38 -39 years ago , right after I met his son Lary , if You met Bud Pettit it wouldn't be very long until you would met Lary and same with meeting bud . They were very very close and I know Bud will be missed by all who knew and loved him .
Bud and me had a lot of good times an really a lot of laughs .
Every time I saw Bud he would have that BUD PETTIT smile if you knew Bud you know what I'm talking about ,
Vicki and Johnny
Bud, was one of a KIND, very soft Hearted. I loved stopping by the Pawn Shop; when he had it open to say Hi, and to hear him tell me
He Feels Good, cause he eat "Oatmeal" everyday. He was the type WHEN you stopped by he would make you Feel like he was so GLAD to see you. ....and that made you feel SPECIAL. We will miss his smile, I Loved seeing that gold tooth when he smile! Prayers for the Family.