Lawrence Richard Pettey's obituary , Passed away on August 31, 2026 in Irvington, Virginia

Lawrence Richard Pettey

December 9, 1938 - August 31, 2026 (87 years old)

Irvington, Virginia

Lawrence Richard Pettey's obituary , Passed away on August 31, 2026 in Irvington, Virginia

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Lawrence Richard Pettey

December 9, 1938 - August 31, 2026 (87 years old)

Irvington, Virginia

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The passing of Lawrence Richard Pettey (Irvington, Virginia) occurred on August 31, 2026. Lawrence, born on December 9, 1938, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lawrence Richard Pettey to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Laurence Franklin and Lucinda Iona Pettey; his half-sister Shirley Donahue; his sister Sandra Lee Desper; and his grandson Terrence Michael Pettey.

He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Turlington Pettey; his former wife Mary P. Jordan; his children, Michelle Renee Pettey and Troy Lamar Pettey; his stepchildren, Thomas Dale, David Thomas Cockrell and Dawn R. Cockrell; and his nieces and nephews, Michael, Mark Pettey, Warren, David Desper, John, Jeffrey Donahue, Debbie Desper New and Kathy Cribner. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Irvington Methodist Church (26 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA 22480). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Irvington United Methodist Church (26 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA 22480).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Irvington United Methodist Church or the Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Currie Funeral Home and Crematory



Sat

Sep 05

Visitation

Irvington Methodist Church
26 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA 22480

Sat

Sep 05

Funeral service

Irvington United Methodist Church
26 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA 22480

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