James "Keith" Petty, 93, of South Boardman, passed away on
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at his home. He was born on Sept. 27, 1915, in South
Boardman, to the late James Leroy and Tessie Luella (Risk) Petty.
Keith proudly served in the United States Army for four years during World War II in the South
Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion Post 463 of South Boardman since its beginning in 1946.
Keith is survived by his sister, Christina "Jane" Johnson of South Boardman; many nieces and
nephews; and many friends and neighbors that stopped in and helped him in many ways.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and three sisters, Marie Lonnsbery, Illa Dagneasis and
Wilma Buxton.
Visitation will be on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, from 2 to 9 p.m., at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home in
Kalkaska. The funeral service will be on Monday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home, with
Reverend Howard Seaver of the South Boardman United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in
the spring at Boardman Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to American Legion Post 463, 5386 Scenic View Drive
SW, South Boardman, MI 49680 or to the South Boardman Senior Center, PO Box 144, South
Boardman, MI 49680.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.
