Roy Petty

HILLSBOROUGH -.Mr. Roy Melton Petty was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, November 18, 2013. He is a graduate of Orange High School. He retired from State Farm after more than 30 years of service. He was an avid salt water fisherman who loved the coast. Surviving are his wife, Linda G. Petty; his son, Doug Petty (Yarbi) of Wilmington, his daughter, Marsha P. Obremski (Josh) of Hampstead; four grandchildren: Makayla and Kaitlyn Obremski, Emily and Logan Petty ; three stepsons: Shawn Summey, Aaron Summey (Sonya), and Josh Summey (Christy); five step grandchildren: Taylor and Mason Summey, Olivia Summey, and Malia and Tommy Summey; his brother, Lowell Petty (Vickie); two sisters-in-law: Wynnie Petty and Dot Petty; nieces, Gwyn, Molly, and Leslie; and nephews, Ty and Lowell, Jr.. He was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Edgar Petty, two brothers: Gilbert Petty and Vernon Petty, and one niece, Jo Petty. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday in Walker's Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6:30-9:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home. www.walkersfuneralservice.com