Obituary of Aaron Beldon Pettry

Rev. Aaron Beldon Pettry, age 82, of South Bay died Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Hospice of Palm Beach County of West Palm Beach, FL. Aaron was born January 16, 1929, in Beckley, West Virginia. He is the son of the late Lafe Earl and the late Viola (Justice) Pettry. He married Bertha Daniel December 18,1951. He was a Minister, serving for over 37 years at the Worship Center in Belle Glade, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife: Bertha Pettry and two daughters: Lillian "Lee" Sutterfield, Dollie Mayo, three sisters: Estella Maria, Lillian Kathryn, Edna Eleanor and three brothers: Lafe Eli, Carmie Hartzel, George Austin; Grandchildren: Dollynn Lee, John Earl, Edward Ray, Mark Edward, Terria Ann, Stefanie Aryn, Aaron Brian, Bertha Katelynn, Great Grandchildren: Brittany Leigh, Shayna Michelle, Timothy Joshua, Aaron Daniel, Madison Paige, John Thomas, Mark Edward, Jolee Inez, Lilee Elisabeth He was preceded in death by his parents, son: John Pettry, Sr; brother, Wayne Earl Pettry and sisters, Virginia Ida and Lydia Opal; great grandson Marshall Sutterfield. The funeral service was held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29 in Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 438 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston, FL with Rev. Jose Ramos officiating. Interment was in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, November 28 from 06:00-08:00pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 438 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston, FL. Akin-Davis Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.