Lee Obit: Robert Lee Petty

Robert Lee Petty was born September 18, 1946, and transitioned his earthly life on July 7, 2025, at the VA Medical Center, Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina.  Robert was married to Hattie A. Petty for 46 years.

Robert was a veteran and served his country in the United States Army.  After completing his tour of service in Vietnam, he returned home and joined the Sanford National Guard.

Before his retirement, Robert worked as a machinist at Robert’s Company. He was our family guiding light and our family Backbone whenever any of us needed help! He loved visiting with his family. Robert was truly loved and loved by his family.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father, Martha A. and Grady Petty, Sr.; brothers, George E. Locklear and James M. Petty; sisters, Mary E. Redwine and Margaret A. Petty.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Hattie A. Petty; one sister, Lucille Trusell; one brother, Grady Petty, Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Robert E. Allen and Paul G. Allen, (Venus); one sister-n-law, Juanita Allen; three special nieces, Cynthia Williams, Cheryl Trusell and Cecilia McNeill; two special nephews, Issac and Kobe Allen-Hunt and many other special nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Funeral Service

Friday
July 11, 2025
2:00 PM
Knotts Funeral Home
719 Wall St.
Sanford, NC 27330

Burial

Lee Memory Gardens
2600 Hawkins Ave.
Sanford, NC 27330

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