John Petitt's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2025 in Cornelia, Georgia

John Petitt

February 10, 1932 - April 3, 2025 (93 years old)

Cornelia, Georgia

John Petitt's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2025 in Cornelia, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory

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John Petitt

February 10, 1932 - April 3, 2025 (93 years old)

Cornelia, Georgia

John Petitt Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 3, 2025, at the age of 93, John Petitt of Cornelia, Georgia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Harbert and Sarah Loucinda Thomas Petitt; and his siblings, JD Petitt, Robert Petitt, Eli Petitt, Rose Gooch and Mae Loggins.

He is survived by: his wife Edith Fain Petitt of Cornelia; his son Richard "Ricky"; his daughter-in-law Jacqueline Petitt of Columbus; his daughter Sandra; his son-in-law Terry McEntire of Alto; his son Gary Scott Petitt of Cornelia; his sisters, Mary Lou Skelton of Cleveland and Pauline; his brother-in-law Bernie Blakney of Cleveland; his brother Lum "L. G." Petitt of Cleveland; his grandchildren, Josh McEntire, Stacy, Jeremy McEntire, Kristen, Benjamin Petitt, Nicklas Petitt and Aimee Petitt; and his great grandchildren, Kayleigh, Brady, Nolan and Jonah.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory



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Apr 04

Visitation

Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory- North Chapel
245 US-441, Baldwin, GA 30535

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Apr 05

Funeral service

Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory- North Chapel
245 US-441, Baldwin, GA 30535

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Apr 05

Burial

Yonah Memorial Gardens
255 Central Ave, Demorest, GA 30535

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