Donald Joe Pettit
1956 - 2008 (52 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Donald Joe Pettit was born on 13 Mar 1956 in Indiana (son of Donald Carlyle Pettit and Betty Francis York); died on 5 Aug 2008 in Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida; was buried in South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida. Other Events:
- _MILT: Vietnam. Persian Gulf.
Notes:
Donald J. Pettit was a retired soldier and a Federal Agent, who lost his life on Tuesday Aug. 5, 2008, in an apparent traffic dispute, in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Pettit, who was 52 years old, originally from Indiana, was married in Puerto Rico and was the father of 2 children, one who was in the car watching, when he was shot.
Don Pettit spent a lifetime in Military and Government service and also had a stint protecting former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger. He worked for U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a polygrapher and was unarmed when he was shot and killed.
His memorial service was held at the Omni Auditorium on Broward College's North Campus. With his flag-draped casket at the foot of the stage and an honor guard standing at attention, Governor Charlie Crist joined a line of speakers in praising the courage of officers like Pettit.
Words from his wife, Ileana, "Mi vida, my life, you were taken away so soon. Now you're my angel. I know you will watch over us until we meet again." His daughter, Gabriela, "I love you, Daddy."
The sadness and repercussions of ROAD RAGE.
_MILT:
US Army. Chief Warrant Officer 3.
Buried:
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2. Donald Carlyle Pettit was born on 20 Sep 1931 in Dillsboro, Dearborn County, Indiana; died on 23 Oct 2016 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana; was buried in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Grant County, Indiana. Other Events:
- _MILT: Korea. US Army. Sergeant First Class.
Notes:
Donald "Don" C. Pettit, 85, departed this world Sunday afternoon at 2:25 p.m. on October 23, 2016, to join his wife, Betty, and son, Donald Pettit, in Heaven. Don spent the last nine years of his life battling Alzheimer's at the VA in Marion where he was taken care of with love. He was surrounded by family when he went to meet his Lord.
Don was born in Dillsboro, Indiana, to the late Harvey and Grace (Locke) Pettit. He grew up in Milan where he played basketball for the Milan Indians. Don married his high school sweetheart, Betty York. They were happily married for 57 years before death did they part. Fifty of those years were spent in Marion where they raised their children, Donald J. Pettit and Jill A. (Pettit) King. Donald and Betty enjoyed traveling the world and spending time with family.
Don was a proud patriot and was inducted into the Army in July of 1952. He served his country in the Korean War for over two years and, for his service, earned the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Korean Service Ribbon with two bronze service stars.
He made his living as a supervisor of Tool & Dye for Fisher Body for over 30 years. Don was also the head usher at Lakeview Wesleyan Church where he and his wife enjoyed volunteering. He was a freemason and a member of the Post 95 Legion. During his free time, he enjoyed gardening and yardwork along with woodcraft, working in his shop making all kinds of things for the house that his family still enjoys using today. You name it, he could make it. He was also remembered for his athletic abilities in basketball and softball. Don was a true inspiration to those around him and a role model to so many.
Don was the father of Donald J. Pettit (deceased); the father-in-law to Ileana (Barreto) Pettit of Pembroke Pines, Florida, and the father to Jill A. King of Marion. He was the grandfather of Chad Swanner of Marion, Melissa Swanner of Gas City, and Paula and Gaby Pettit of Pembroke Pines, Florida. He also had three great-grandchildren, Caleb Swanner of Miami, Florida, Kiean and Isabella Swanner, and one step-grandchild, Isaac Devine.
Don was preceded in death by his son, Donald J. Pettit; wife, Betty F. Pettit; and his brothers, Roger and Bill Pettit.
Visitation October 27, 2016, at VA Protestant Chapel, 1700 E. 38th St., Marion. Services with Pastor Jim Sonnefield officiating. Burial will follow at Marion National Cemetery.
Arrangements Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Korean War. Earned the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Korean Service Ribbon with two bronze service stars.
Buried:
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Section 10, Row 4, Plot 78Donald married Betty Francis York. Betty (daughter of Otis Morris "Joe" York and Marcella Lachermann) was born on 1 Oct 1929 in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana; died on 15 Jul 2007 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana; was buried in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Grant County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Betty Francis York was born on 1 Oct 1929 in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana (daughter of Otis Morris "Joe" York and Marcella Lachermann); died on 15 Jul 2007 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana; was buried in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Grant County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
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Section 10, Row 4, Plot 78Children:
- 1. Donald Joe Pettit was born on 13 Mar 1956 in Indiana; died on 5 Aug 2008 in Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida; was buried in South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Generation: 3
6. Otis Morris "Joe" York was born on 4 Mar 1910 in Mendota, LaSalle County, Illinois (son of John Lewis York and Lillian Hedges); died on 18 Jul 1998 in Lake County, Florida; was buried in Hills of Rest Cemetery, Floral City, Citrus County, Florida. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100348091/o-m-yorkOtis married Marcella Lachermann. Marcella was born on 3 Feb 1911 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died on 11 Aug 1992 in Greentown, Howard County, Indiana; was buried in New Craven Cemetery, Milan, Ripley County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Marcella Lachermann was born on 3 Feb 1911 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died on 11 Aug 1992 in Greentown, Howard County, Indiana; was buried in New Craven Cemetery, Milan, Ripley County, Indiana. Notes:
Marcella York
Funeral services for Marcella j. York, 71, Greentown, Ind., will be at 10:30 a.m. (EST, slow time), Friday, Aug. 14, in the Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, will burial in Craven Cemetery, Milan. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, in the funeral home.
The Dearborn County Register, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Thursday, 13 August 1992.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114599884/marcella-j-yorkChildren:
- 3. Betty Francis York was born on 1 Oct 1929 in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana; died on 15 Jul 2007 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana; was buried in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Grant County, Indiana.
Generation: 4
12. John Lewis York was born on 17 Feb 1882 in Knoxville, Pendleton County, Kentucky; died on 3 Feb 1952 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Mendota, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Hogan, Dearborn County, Indiana
- Census: 1930, Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana
- Census: 1940, Washington Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Notes:
Rites Held Tuesday for John L. York
Funeral services for John Lewis York, 69, of Aurora, who died Sunday at the Deaconess hospital, Cincinnati, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stier and Williams funeral home, Aurora. Burial was in the Riverview cemetery.
Mr. York, who resided a 211 Cochran street, was an employee of the Cochran Chair company. He is survived by the widow, Lillian; a son, O.M. York of Milan; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Sachett of Grand Rapids, Mich. and a brother, Harry York of Lexington, Ky.
The Lawrenceburg Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Thursday, 7 February 1952.
Buried:
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Section 1K, row 2John married Lillian Hedges. Lillian (daughter of Charles M. Hedges and Grace Kate Boswell) was born on 2 Jun 1890 in Kentucky; died on 14 May 1952 in Milan, Ripley County, Indiana; was buried in River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Lillian Hedges was born on 2 Jun 1890 in Kentucky (daughter of Charles M. Hedges and Grace Kate Boswell); died on 14 May 1952 in Milan, Ripley County, Indiana; was buried in River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana. Notes:
Services For Mrs. Lillian Hedges York To Be Held Sat. May 17.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Hedges York, 61, widow of the late John Louis York of 311 Cochran St. Aurora, will be held in the Stier & Williams funeral home, Saturday may 17, at 2 P.M. with the Rev. C.C. Dutt of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, officiating. Interment will be in Riverview cemetery.
She died at 9 P.M. Wednesday May 14 in the Whitlach Clinic at Milan.
She lives one son, O.M. York of Milan; one brother, George Hedges of Dry Ridge, Ky.; one granddaughter Mrs. Betty Petit of Milan.
The Journal-Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Thursday, 15 May 1952.
Buried:
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Section 1K, row 2, grave 14Children:
- 6. Otis Morris "Joe" York was born on 4 Mar 1910 in Mendota, LaSalle County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 1998 in Lake County, Florida; was buried in Hills of Rest Cemetery, Floral City, Citrus County, Florida.