Mack Petty

Mack Petty departed this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at the age of 70 years, 5 months, and 17 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 26, 1947, the son of the late Hester Tidwell Steakley and Tom Petty.

Mack worked as a log turner at the sawmill. He loved gardening, hunting and fishing. Mack enjoyed relaxing under a shade tree and spending time with his kids and family.

He is survived by his children, Michael Joe Petty, Anthony Dewayne Petty, Joann Petty, all of Savannah, Tennessee, and Jim Lee Petty of Enville, Tennessee; stepson, Jason Ayers; grandchildren, David Allen Petty, Jayden Harold Petty, Kyrie Petty, Kaylie Petty, David Michael Petty, Matthew Lucas Petty, Michael Joshua Petty, and Nolan Thomas Petty; great grandchildren, Remington Petty and Oliver Petty; brothers, Bob Petty of Mississippi, Ricky Petty of Savannah, Tennessee, and Travis Petty of Lexington, Tennessee; sisters, Billy Faye Ward, Mary Petty, Tina McClain, and Della Mae Myers, all of Savannah, Tennessee; half sister, Grace White of Selmer, Tennessee; and his girlfriend, Annie Mae Ayers.

In addition to his parents, Mack was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Ann Petty; brothers, Thommy Jack Petty and Will J. Petty; sister, Carolyn Melson; half brothers, Jake Petty, Buck Petty, and Joe Petty; and half sister, Sarah Parson.