J.T. Pettway 1929-2020

J. T. was born Sept. 20, 1929 in Rehobath, Ala., a son of Tom and Nettie Young Pettway.

He had been employed with U. S. Steel Corp., retiring after 30 years of service. He was a devoted and dedicated member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Youngstown, here he served as a trustee, was a member of the Sunday school, senior usher ministry, former van driver, groundskeeper and custodial staff, devotional leader, and was a member of the building of the elevator wing of the church. He also enjoyed working outdoors.

He leaves to mourn his passing, but to rejoice in his heavenly peace, his children, John (Sandy) Pettway and Jime (Delila) Pettway both of Rialto, Calif.; Glenda Pettway of Rosharon, Jarvis Pettway of Carson, Calif. and Darnell (Sharon) Pettway of Manvel; a goddaughter, Jeanne Betts; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family, church family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Inell, whom he married May 30, 1952, and who passed away Aug. 17, 2013; a daughter, Odessa Christian; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; four sisters; and two brothers.

Viewing will be 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Private funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Due to the pandemic, everyone is asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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