Bobby Jerome Pettigrew, 74, of Wichita Falls passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Bobby was born on September 25, 1949, to Louis Sr. and Geraldine (Gaines) Pettigrew in Concord, Virginia. After graduating high school and attending college, he met the love of his life, Connie McCarty, and the couple married in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1970.

Bobby proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he was a member of the TOPS and Blues choir. After retiring from the military, he worked for the City of Wichita Falls and later with Civil Service at Sheppard Air Force Base. Bobby and Connie were members of the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, where Bobby served as a Deacon and of course, a member of the choir.

Bobby was a man of GOD who loved serving the Lord with his baritone vocals. A trustworthy man that would be there for you no matter what he may have been going through himself. He enjoyed working on projects around the house, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and eating home-cooked meals prepared by his wife Connie. Bobby was proud of his family and loved his grandchildren dearly.

Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Louis Pettigrew Sr.; and four brothers, Louis Pettigrew Jr., Chester Pettigrew, Clinton Pettigrew, and Antione Pettigrew.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie Pettigrew;  his children, Ronny Jerrod Pettigrew and wife, Lisa, Stacy Hutchinson, and husband, Joel,  and Christie Pettigrew-Johnson and husband, Larry; twelve grandchildren, Dominique Murphy, Allen Houston, Raven Barry and husband, Donavan, Raquel Pettigrew, Ayanna Vicks, Terrence Payne, Sumanate Hutchinson, Lastacia Petteway and husband, Julian, Larry Johnson Jr., Cameron Johnson, George Mosley and Brandy Turner; eleven great-grandchildren; four brothers, Danny Pettigrew and wife, Barbara, Kenny Pettigrew and wife, Connie, Kirk Pettigrew and wife, Diana and Avon Pettigrew; three sisters-in-law, Shirley, Peggy, and Jaquetta Pettigrew; and numerous other loved family members.

Celebration of Life with full military honors was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Wichita Falls with Rev. Carl Harris, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Archer Creek Cemetery. Repast immediately following services at Mt. Peeler Baptist Church. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.