Lester Petty's Obituary
Charles Lester Petty, 83, of Clarendon passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Graveside services will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Larry Capranica, officiating.
Viewing will be held Monday at the funeral home with family receiving friends for visitation from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Lester was born on September 6, 1939 in Dallas, Texas to Harley Ward and Joyce Mae Petty. He was a resident of Quail, Texas before moving to Hedley where he met and married the love of his life, Shirley Stone on October 23, 1958. They moved to Clarendon that same year where he began his career working for Harvie Price at Price's Truck Stop. He went on to manage Kerr-McGee, then later bought and operated Petty's Texaco. In his free time, he spent his days raising livestock with kids and grandkids for 4-H and FFA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of 64 years; son, Dennis Petty and wife Ruth of Clarendon; daughter, Lacrecia Garza and husband David of Amarillo; 3 grandkids, Ryan Petty of Clarendon, Ashley Petty of Amarillo, and Chelsea Danner of Amarillo; one great granddaughter, Kendall Danner of Amarillo who was the apple of his eye; a sister, Pat Woodard of Memphis; and several nieces and nephews..
What’s your fondest memory of Lester?
What’s a lesson you learned from Lester?
Share a story where Lester's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Lester you’ll never forget.
How did Lester make you smile?
