Robert E. Pettit Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert E. Pettit of Port Byron, Illinois, born in Rock Island, Illinois, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Robert had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Robert may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his wife Beverly Tribble; his sons, Ric and Rob; his granddaughter Katie Buster; and his brother Richard Pettit.
He is survived by: his son Randy Pettit (Lori); his daughter-in-law Darci Pettit; his brother Ron (Peggy); and his grandchildren, Stephanie Genova (Toney), Jenny Sells (Nick), Ashley Burroughs (Stephen) and Randy Pettit. He is also survived by several great grandchildren.
