Mr. Freeman Isaac Petty, age 80 years, of Pinebluff, earned his wings on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He passed at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Mr. Petty, affectionately known as Fip, was born October 11, 1943, the son of Freeman A. Petty and Fannie Mae Butler of Dublin, Georgia. He had been disabled since 1970. He was a long distance truck driver for Dewitt Company. He had also served in the Army.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Doris, who passed recently in March, his parents, a sister, Joy Mills, a brother, Deemer, and a grandson, Kyle McRae.
He is survived by his children: Debra Loggins (Joe) of Thomasville, Teresa Wheeler (Allan), Billy McRae of Eagle Springs, Jimmy McRae (Marcie) of Aberdeen, Jerry McRae of Vass, Nita Stuber (Jimmy) of Wilmington, and Freeman I. Petty, Jr. (Ashley) of Whispering Pines.
Also surviving are his siblings: 3 sisters: Martha Butler of Groveland, Florida, Della Lowe of Mascotte, Florida, Lois Ryan of Mascotte, Florida and one brother, John Petty, also of Mascotte. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 11 nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at Bethesda Cemetery in Aberdeen on July 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm with military honors.
Special thanks to First Health Hospice House of Pinehurst.
Online Condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines, NC.
