Family Group Sheet
NameGeorge Russell Petitt, 2C1R
Birth25 Jun 1925, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death22 Nov 1993, Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio
FatherFrank Petitt (1892-1956)
MotherNettie James (1894-1965)
Marriage12 Mar 1966, Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio
SpouseDoris Jean Stephens
Notes for George Russell Petitt
Birth index at Kentucky Vital Statistics office in Frankfort lists George R Petitt, b. 25 June 1925 in Rowan Co., mother's maiden name Vetie James.
His obituary in the Morehead News stated “George Russell Petitt, 68, of North B Street, Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, died Monday, Nov. 22 [1993] at Sunnybreeze Nursing Home.
Born in Morehead in 1925, he was the son of the late Frank and Nettie James Petitt. He was educated in the Morehead Public School system and was a veteran in the United States Navy serving as Seaman First Class from Sept. 15, 1943 through March 24, 1946. On March 12, 1966 he married Doris Jean Stephens in Hamilton. He was employed as a cutter operator for Champion International for 38 years, retiring in Dec. 1988. He attended the Millville Avenue Church of God, where he became a born again Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Jean, seven daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Barbara) Powell of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. James (Marcella) Couch of Hamilton, Mrs. Robert (Frankie) Burke of West Carolton, Mrs. Patrick (Georgeanna) Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. John (Sandra) Dudley of Sunman, Ind., Mrs. Chester (Leona Carol) Newton of Somerville and Mrs. Ebert (Kathy) Drake of Camden; three sons, Thomas R. Clair of Hamilton, William Bennett, United States Army and Pastor Gary W. Bennett of Hartselle, Ala., one brother, Ewing Petitt of Morehead, one sister, Mrs. Clay (Mildred) Henry of Morehead, 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Petitt, three brothers, Homer Petitt, Leonard Petitt and Paul Pettit, and three sisters, Rose Petitt, Inez Sturgill and Jessie Petitt.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Welgel Funeral Home at NW Washington Boulevard with Pastor Jon Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Butler County Memorial Park. Memorials may be given to Hospice of the Miami Valley.”
The three listed “sons” must be stepsons, since they have different surnames. Therefore I do not know how many of the daughters are from this marriage.
His obituary in the Morehead News stated “George Russell Petitt, 68, of North B Street, Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, died Monday, Nov. 22 [1993] at Sunnybreeze Nursing Home.
Born in Morehead in 1925, he was the son of the late Frank and Nettie James Petitt. He was educated in the Morehead Public School system and was a veteran in the United States Navy serving as Seaman First Class from Sept. 15, 1943 through March 24, 1946. On March 12, 1966 he married Doris Jean Stephens in Hamilton. He was employed as a cutter operator for Champion International for 38 years, retiring in Dec. 1988. He attended the Millville Avenue Church of God, where he became a born again Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Jean, seven daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Barbara) Powell of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. James (Marcella) Couch of Hamilton, Mrs. Robert (Frankie) Burke of West Carolton, Mrs. Patrick (Georgeanna) Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. John (Sandra) Dudley of Sunman, Ind., Mrs. Chester (Leona Carol) Newton of Somerville and Mrs. Ebert (Kathy) Drake of Camden; three sons, Thomas R. Clair of Hamilton, William Bennett, United States Army and Pastor Gary W. Bennett of Hartselle, Ala., one brother, Ewing Petitt of Morehead, one sister, Mrs. Clay (Mildred) Henry of Morehead, 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Petitt, three brothers, Homer Petitt, Leonard Petitt and Paul Pettit, and three sisters, Rose Petitt, Inez Sturgill and Jessie Petitt.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Welgel Funeral Home at NW Washington Boulevard with Pastor Jon Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Butler County Memorial Park. Memorials may be given to Hospice of the Miami Valley.”
The three listed “sons” must be stepsons, since they have different surnames. Therefore I do not know how many of the daughters are from this marriage.
