Edward Emmit Pettus

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Edward Pettus Obituary

Edward Emmit Pettus CHARLESTON - And it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. Hebrews 9:27 Edward Emmit Pettus died at home, Thursday, December 13, 2012 from natural causes. He was 91. Mr. Pettus knew Jesus as his Lord and Savior. His family can rejoice in knowing that their devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather are now, and for eternity, in the presence of his Creator. Mr. Pettus loved his family and invested his life in service to them: His wife of 58 years, Glynn Frakes Pettus, his son, David Edward Pettus of Charleston and wife, Anne; his daughter, Connie Pettus Glass of Sanford, NC, and husband, David; grandchildren: Joni Glass Thompson of Fayetteville, NC, and husband, Michael; Jason Wesley Glass of Bangkok, Thailand, and wife, Christy, Kevin Truitt Glass of Bear Creek, NC and two great-grandchildren, Molly Anna and Samuel Elliot Thompson of Fayetteville, NC. The eighth of ten children, Mr. Pettus was born January 11, 1921 to Henry and Mary Macy Norwood Pettus in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his parents and nine siblings. Mr. Pettus served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Until his last breath, Mr. Pettus attained the highest respect and admiration from his family. At 89, Mr. Pettus could be seen riding around the neighborhood on his bicycle and doing push-ups, pull-ups and anything else he could come up with in his makeshift, backyard gym. His children grew up believing their father could do and fix anything because that is what he was always about - doing and fixing. Mr. Pettus dedicated his fatherhood to teaching his children to conserve everything and to "think it through" before doing anything. One of his most favored sayings, and he had many, was "Is this trip necessary?" This often-used phrase was born as his children obtained the coveted license to drive. His children were, at times, given to so much thought and consideration, that many a proposed trip was deemed just not worth it. The Pettus kids have been blessed with a wise and clever dad. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that gifts to honor the memory of Mr. Pettus be given toThe Gideon's International, Water Missions International or to a Christ-honoring organization of one's choice. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a worship service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Fort Johnson Baptist Church, 1473 Camp Road, with family visitation in the church sanctuary one hour before the service. Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.jamesamcalister.com. JAMES A. McALISTER Funerals & Cremation, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. (843) 766-1365. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Pettus

8 Entries

December 15, 2012

Sweet family, my love goes out to you and I'm so sorry we couldn't be with you today. I know you will miss him terribly but I also know that this absence is so very temporary and we will all be together for eternity. What wonderful memories I have of our trips to Charleston and of course Uncle Ed was always a highlight...sharing wisdom as only he could. It's hard to imagine that he was the last of that most wonderful generation of our family but I know that a little of each one of them lives in each one of us. We miss you and love you all and will continue to pray for you in the days to come. Hope to see you soon. ~Kim Pettus McClaren

December 15, 2012

My love to all the family at this time. Ed was quiet, kind, and caring. His church family will miss him also. God Bless - Matt Rabon

Ron & Mary Kizer

December 14, 2012

Glynn our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family. You and Mr. Pettus were so nice to us when we rented from you back in 1995. God has taken him home to a better place and you will always have the memories, something no one will ever be able to take away from you.

John Blanton

December 14, 2012

Mrs. Pettus, David and Connie,I am so sorry for your loss, but I know he is in a good place and is watching over all of you. I know it has been many years and I miss not having seen you all for so long.I remember your dad well. All those years coming over to your house when David and I were growing up. Mr. Pettus was a very kind man to everyone. He will be missed by us all. You all take care of yourselves and God bless you all.

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December 14, 2012

A good man does not have to talk loud or often to be heard. He was a thinker much like Uncle Arnold. Always kind and concerned. what a story those 10 kids. usually did not have much Christmas like we do today, but you know they made it just fine and not a bad apple in the group. I am in Charleston in June will try to look you up. Tim and Lynn Pettus

Don Short

December 14, 2012

Glynn, David and Connie and families
The Lord is in control. We couldnt ask for anything more than that.
Our family loves you and will be praying for you. God bless
Don and Anita Short and families

Linda Kent

December 14, 2012

Glynn, Connie and David, I am so sorry for your loss, but so happy that Ed is at peace. I wish we could be there, but will be unable to make the trip. We last saw Ed and Glynn about 3 years ago and had a great visit laughing and reminiscing. He had a great dry sense of humor that always made me laugh. I would like to share some of my memories with you. Ed was a very special brother to my mother (Agnes)...he was the one who told her her husband of 7 years had been killed in a car accident leaving her with a baby and 6 year old. He was also the one who taught her how to drive that same month. Mother always loved calling Ed and Glynn and insisting that Ed get on the phone to talk to her. Ed also drove all the way from Charleston to Nashville when her second husband died because he wanted to be with her. He said someone said "he must have been a special brother-in-law." Ed said "no, she was a special sister." I remember washing his hair when I was about 6 or 7, putting "cream rinse" on it and he couldn't "do a thing with it". I remember visiting Charleston and playing with Connie and David when you were tiny. Best I remember, Glynn said David called for me days after. How sweet! :) It is very hard saying goodbye to a parent,but they do live on forever in our hearts. We are blessed to have had wonderful parents. Love you all. P.S. I do believe "think it through" is a Pettus thing! I have heard that several times!

Tensie Campbell

December 14, 2012

Glynn, David and Connie, what a wonderful legacy of love, strength, and faith your husband and father have left in this world. Saddened to learn of your loss, but know you are comforted in the knowledge that though life in this world is over, still there is new life with Christ in Heaven.

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