Joseph Pettie

Joseph Glenn Pettie, age 63, of James Street, Niles, Michigan died on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the home of his sister in Buchanan following an extended illness. He was born May 24, 1949 in Niles to Odis & Isabel (Underwood) Pettie.

Joseph attended Ferry Street Exceptional School in Niles.

He is survived by brothers Jimmy (& Dee) Pettie of Lebanon, Tennessee, Kenny Pettie of Scottsville, Kentucky and Terry (Doree) Pettie of Niles, sisters Barbara Pettie of West Moreland, Tennessee and Carol (Walter) Benjamin of Niles, 26 nieces and nephews, 27 great-nieces and nephews and 2 very special neighbors; Andy & Bev Sarratore.

He was preceded in death by his parents Odis and Isabel Pettie, brothers Thomas & Odis Pettie Jr., sister-in-law Sandra Pettie and nephew Daniel Pettie.

Funeral services for Joseph Glenn Pettie will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Pearman of the church officiating. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Joseph lived on James Street his whole life where he had many friends whose lives he touched with love and laughter. He was a blessing to our lives that will be greatly missed by all.

Donations in memory of Joseph may be made to Hospice at Home.


The Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, is assisting with arrangements.

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