JAMES ARVEL PETTIT

West Union, SC– James Arvel Pettit, 88, husband of Jerlyne Long Pettit, of West Union, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at his home.

 

Born in Anderson, SC, Mr. Pettit was the son of the late Arvel Buren and Mabelle Crocker Pettit. He was a United States Navy veteran and retired from Sangamo, where he was a tool and dye operator. Mr. Pettit was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and was a born-again believer.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Pettit is survived by his sons: James Pettit (Maxine) and John Pettit, both of West Union; grandchildren: Brooke Patterson (Matt), Jena Kerr (Jeremy), Kayla Saski (Matt), Nicholas Pettit, Emily Pettit, Jarrod Pettit, and Tara Childs; and great-grandchildren: Claire Patterson, Alayna Saski, Chase Saski, and Ana Young.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pettit was preceded in death by his siblings: Leland Pettit, Mary Braddock, Frances Quarles, Betty Jo Moore, Rilla Stancil, and Remel Oliver.

 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Heritage Memorial Gardens.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Mission Fund, PO Box 892, Walhalla, SC 29691.

 

The family will be at their respective homes.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.