Billy Pettit Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Billy Pettit (San Antonio, Texas), who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Billy Pettit to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Isaac Pettit and Troy Faye Pettit (Farmer); and his siblings, Jimmy Pettit, Gene Pettit and Pansy Vincent (Pettit).

He is survived by: his daughter Shirley McBride of Weatherford, Texas; his grandchildren, Todd Swofford (Christy), Shawn Swofford (Joya) and Kimberly Pope; his great grandchildren, Clayton Swofford, Katrina Hartman, Cooper Swofford, Sophia Swofford, Emily Hartman, Liam Swofford and Hudson Pope; his great great grandchild Sayler Swofford; his brother Benny Pettit (Lois); and his stepsons, Gerald (Kathy Myres), Robert (Kyle Myres) and Terrance (Denise Myres).

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Major Billy Pettit, Ret.