Harvey Wade Pettus, Sr.

Winston Salem - Harvey Wade Pettus Sr., 74, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at his home. He was born June 1, 1934 to the late Louis Henry and Winifred Mabe Pettus. Mr. Pettus was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. after many years of service. Harvey loved old cars and NASCAR. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis Glenn and William Joseph Pettus. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Jean R. Pettus of the home; two sons, Harvey Wade Pettus, Jr. of Walnut Cove, Kevin S. Pettus and wife, Donna of Kernersville; one daughter, Lisa Pless and husband, Brian of Kernersville; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 22, 2011at Gospel Light Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Roberson and Rev. Frank Shumate officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-9:00 pm Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Hayworth Miller Kernersville Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103 Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com

Cemetery:
Oaklawn Memorial Gardens 3250 High Point Rd Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27107 {13597}

Visitation:
7:00PM to 9:00PM on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel 141 Smith-Edwards Road Kernersville, NC, 27284 {13594}

Service:
11:00AM on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Gospel Light Baptist Church 890 Walkertown-Guthrie Rd. Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 {13324}

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