Richard Keith Pettit Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard Keith Pettit in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, born in Columbia, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on May 16, 2026 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Keith Pettit to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Richard had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Richard 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 Bennie Mahaffey Pettit; and his parents, Ray Pettit and Evelyn Bailey Pettit. He is survived by: his children, Bailey Pettit Melvin (Mike Melvin) and Andrew Pettit (Lauren Pettit); and his grandchildren, Knox, Virginia Melvin, Franklin and Chandler "Charley" Pettit.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mepkin Abbey (https://mepkinabbey.org), 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, or to a charity of one's choice.
