Robert James Pettigrew Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Waco, Texas

Robert James Pettigrew Sr.

May 25, 1937 - June 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Waco, Texas

Robert James Pettigrew Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Waco, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home

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Robert James Pettigrew Sr.

May 25, 1937 - June 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Waco, Texas

Robert James Pettigrew Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert James Pettigrew Sr. in Waco, Texas, who passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert James Pettigrew Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, C. E. Pettigrew (Red) and Thella Frields Pettigrew. He is survived by: his daughter Stacy Ann Pettigrew DeBerry (Robert James Pettigrew, Jr.); his wife Beverly Guderian Pettigrew; his son Robert J. Pettigrew, Jr. (Angela); his grandchildren, Phillip Dustin DeBerry (Kathryn), William Taylor DeBerry (Brittnie), Katherine Ann Pettigrew and Caroline Elizabeth Pettigrew; his great grandchildren, Bohden, Draper, Maeve, Winnie, Doak and Roane DeBerry; his brother Tom Pettigrew (Peggy); his sibling's children, Greg Pettigrew, Trent Pettigrew and Shelly Chaney; his friend Gina Elliott Kim (Chu); and also, Addison Moore, Meredith Kim and Mackenzie Davis.

Memorials may be made to Cottonwood Baptist Church, 886 FM 2643, Lorena, Texas 76655, or Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 1300 Columbus Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home



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June 29, 2025

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“Beverly, please accept our condolences...Bob was a great man...!! Cliff and Mary”


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Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home
6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710

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June 21

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Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel
6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710

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