Clyde Pettigrew, Jr.

Clyde Pettigrew, Jr. finished his course of life on April 8, 2016 after 79 years of faithfully doing his best as a father, a dependable businessman and loyal friend to all. He was born in Palmetto, Georgia and was one of four children born to the late Clyde Elice Pettigrew, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Cole Pettigrew. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Syble Pettigrew. His love for his country led him to enlist in the United States Navy in 1954. He was honorably discharged in 1958. Clyde was a man for whom problem solving seemed a gift. This was a valuable asset in his career as a building contractor. He was just as at home with carpentry tools in his hands as he was in the driver's seat of earth moving equipment. Many construction projects in Coweta County benefitted from his considerable skill set. A natural outdoorsman, he found great pleasure in his bird dogs and his bee hives. Nothing could hold his attention more, though, than to wet a hook in the water searching for that elusive biggest catch ever. To say he loved fishing would be an understatement. Trips to Florida were a high priority on his list in pursuit of that hobby. All that being said, Clyde was a man who deeply loved his family. To hear someone say "Granddaddy" or "Papa Clyde" was music to his ears and any expressed wish quickly became his command for action. These wonderful traits will be lovingly recalled by his children Randy C. (Terri) Pettigrew, Pamela P. (Mark) Teague, Mike A. (Tracy) Pettigrew and T. Scott (Tonya) Pettigrew. He was a loving grandfather to Tori P. (Casey) Negley, Valerie L. Pettigrew, Andrew J. Pettigrew, Abby P. (Jordan) Gibbs, Justin Autry, Zach Pettigrew, Tim B.(Hope) Pettigrew, Chasity M. Pettigrew, Justin S. Pettigrew, Kayla J. Curl, H. Ross Teague and Kaycee L. Teague. There are five great grandchildren. Two of his siblings, Rebecca Smith and Mae Sibley also survive. Clyde's life will be fondly remembered in a memorial service on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home to be led by Reverend Kathy Broadwater. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 12:00 noon, prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580.

Clyde Pettigrew, Jr.

August 7, 1936 - April 9, 2016