1930
James
2005
James G. Pettett
May 1, 1930 — August 25, 2005
James G. Pettett, age 75 of Orion died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at home.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home,Ltd. Orion. Visitation will be from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Western Cemetery, Orion. In honor of his wife, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
Jim was born May 1, 1930 in Chillicothe, IL the son of Glenn and Helen Killey Pettett. He married Betty Foster on January 17, 1954 in Monmouth, IL. She preceded him in death on August 6, 1998.
Jim was a purchasing agent for wholesale brass tubing, fitting and plumbing supplies. He was a Korean War veteran serving from 1951-53. Jim was a 50 year member of the American Legion Post # 136 in Monmouth. He was also a member of the 40 & 8 Voiture # 1106. He enjoyed yard work, gardening, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a Chicago sports fan.
SURVIVORS
Sons David (Theresia) Pettett Monmouth
Stephen (Tracy) Pettett East Moline
Daughter Amy (Doug) Killion Orion
8 Grandchildren
Sister Cheryl Kruspe
He was preceded in death by his brother, Phil Pettett.
Online condolences may be expressed to Jim's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home,Ltd. Orion. Visitation will be from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Western Cemetery, Orion. In honor of his wife, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
Jim was born May 1, 1930 in Chillicothe, IL the son of Glenn and Helen Killey Pettett. He married Betty Foster on January 17, 1954 in Monmouth, IL. She preceded him in death on August 6, 1998.
Jim was a purchasing agent for wholesale brass tubing, fitting and plumbing supplies. He was a Korean War veteran serving from 1951-53. Jim was a 50 year member of the American Legion Post # 136 in Monmouth. He was also a member of the 40 & 8 Voiture # 1106. He enjoyed yard work, gardening, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a Chicago sports fan.
SURVIVORS
Sons David (Theresia) Pettett Monmouth
Stephen (Tracy) Pettett East Moline
Daughter Amy (Doug) Killion Orion
8 Grandchildren
Sister Cheryl Kruspe
He was preceded in death by his brother, Phil Pettett.
Online condolences may be expressed to Jim's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.
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