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David Houston Pettit

  • November 8, 2011
  • Chesapeake, Virginia
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“WE ARE SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER FOR EACH OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS AND HELP YOU HEAL. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. CAROLYN JEAN AND...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: CAROLYN JEAN HARMAN PULLIN - VA

“So sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts. ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Beth Cochran - VA

“Tanya, my condolences go out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Tom McBride - Elizabeth City, NC

“The family of George and Thelma Reynard of Staunton, VA wish to express our sympathies in the passing of your father. Our prayers and thoughts are...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Kathy Reynard - Potomac Falls, VA

“Tanya, Our condolences on the passing of your father. May the sadness you are feeling at his loss soon be replaced with fond memories of his life. ...Read More » ”
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David Houston Pettit, 80, of the 300 block of Woodbridge Dr., Chesapeake, VA, passed away November 8, 2011, in his home. A native of Mt. Sidney, VA, he retired from the National Guard after 30 years and as a Field Representative for Grumman Aerospace after 20 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Ann Pettit; his parents, Charles Pettit and Mary Harman Hanger; and a brother, Danny Hanger. He is survived by his daughter, Tanya Pettit of Chesapeake, VA; three sons, Keith Pettit, Scott Pettit and wife Melody, both of Chesapeake, VA and Brian Pettit and wife Pamela of Williamsburg, VA; six grandchildren, Clayton Davis, Nikki Goodrich, Brianne Twiford, Ashley Pettit, Scott Pettit and Alexandria Pettit; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Julia Orebaugh of Harrisonburg, VA and Becky Root of Mt. Sidney, VA. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2011, in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to American Cancer Society. Special thanks to Medi-Home Health Care and Hospice and Jeanette Carr for their loving care. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.