Raymond Pettis

Raymond P. Pettis, 64, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa where he had been a resident for the past 30 years.

Ray was born May 25, 1950 to Raymond H. and Ruby (Dorhn) Pettis and was a 1969 graduate of Saydel High School. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He was employed by the U.S. Post Office and a member of the V.F.W. Ray enjoyed riding motorcycles, especially Harleys and Gold Wings. He liked target practice, shooting guns, and playing cards. He was a people person, always ready with a hand shake. His favorite sayings were, “I’m a Marine” and “Whatever”, and he always said them with a smile.

Ray is survived by his sister, Lee Smith and brother, Maurice (Debbie) Webb Jr., both of Des Moines, Iowa; daughter, Tabitha Ann Pettis of Unionville, MO; step-children, Jeremy (Jenny) Long and Christy Long; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond H. Pettis; mother, Ruby Pettis Webb; step-father, Maurice Webb; and brother-in-law, Michael Smith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014, also at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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