Donald Eugene Petty, 83, lovingly known by all as “Papa Don,” born in Baton Rouge and a resident of the Pine Grove community of Bay Minette, died Saturday April 19, 2014 at his residence.
He was the owner of Mac’s Body shop in Baton Rouge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War.
He was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Bay Minette.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Willie Frank (Hudnall) Petty of Pine Grove; his daughter, Rhonda Petty (Jeff) Hutchinson of Bay Minette; five grandchildren, Cole, Mayson, Jeff Jr. (Jamie), Ryan (Brook) and Kristina; nephews and nieces, Cary (Diana) Petty, Glen (Jane) Petty, Steve (Laurie) Petty, Gwen (Bob) Bowles and Cindy (Bill) Mullen; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney E. and Ruby Mae Kerr Petty; and a brother, Rodney E. Petty Jr.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 1 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ed Deabler and the Rev. Jeff Spicer officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 22, 2014, from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. service at First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Donald E. Petty to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 338, Bay Minette, AL 36507.
Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette.
