Rodney Petty Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Rodney Petty

Rodney Petty

On Thursday February 9th 2023, Rodney ”Boopie” Petty of Shelby N.C. left to be with the Lord. He was Born August 20th 1965 in Cleveland County to the late Nathaniel Petty Sr. and the late Pansy Wade Petty.

Rodney worked for many years at MDI in Hickory and Wix/ Mann+Hummel in Gastonia. He was a family man who worked hard every single day to provide for his family at all times. He also was s a proud father and a Big fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Smith; his children, Aaliya Petty, Rodriguez Petty and Ashley Neal; brothers, Terry Petty and wife, Pamela, Nathaniel Petty Jr..and wife Iva Jean, Richie Petty and wife Erica, Mickey Petty, Michael Petty and wife Renea and Barron Starr; sisters, Sherrie Poston and husband Tony, Cherry Petty and Sharon Howard; nephews, Laterris ,Richie Jr. ,Rashawn, Lance, Shemar, CJ, Antwan, Antonio, Nichola; nieces, Kadisha, Shamekia, Nykia, Aniya, Journey, DeNiyah; grandchildren, Tristen, Kingsley, Peyton, Destinee, Carter as well as many more family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Good Samartian Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM and at other times at 302 Webb Farm Road Shelby.

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Cheryl Anderson sent Emerald Garden Basket for Rodney Petty - February 17, 2023

To the Petty family, my heart is heavy so sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. RIP Rodney. With Deepest Sympathy & Love Cheryl Anderson

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William Hare sent Life Celebration Basket for Rodney Petty - February 16, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
-The Hare Family

Sweet Moments was sent for Rodney Petty - February 16, 2023

Chandria Cornelius sent Deeply Adored for Rodney Petty - February 15, 2023

Thanking God for the 17 years of friendship we had & will forever cherish the memories. You will be missed very dearly & never forgotten. Much love,
Chandria Cornelius

Renee Jackson sent Heavenly Skies Standing Spray for Rodney Petty - February 12, 2023

Sending our condolences from Richard and Renee Jackson, Cynthia Williams, Janiah Wade, Jared Wade, Willie and Gloria Williams

Worked with Rodney for many year's at Wix he would always speak to me every day as we crossed paths. And we always pulled for Duke Bluedevils! My prayers are with the family

This hurts hear so sorry for the lost family I'm praying y'all ok 🙏🏿🦾

My prayers ,and condolences to Angela,Rodrigue,Terry,Pamela,and entire Petty family.My heart shares with in the transition of Rodney.A very dedicated father during our James Love Elementary School days where he was a very dedicated parent.May God forever bless and keep you all. Covered by the blood. Love you all.Mrs.Suzette Ross❤️🙏🏽

So sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family. Angela, Aaliyah and others stay strong and keep the faith. May God be with all of you. Luv, Jackie ❤️

My heartfelt condolences to the Petty family! May God surround you all with His love and peace!! Praying for you all! 🙏🏾💜

To Rodney's family, I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. I want you to know you are remembered and I wish you peace in your sorry.

I worked with Rodney for many years on Line 16 at Wix. We didn't always see eye to eye, but we always seemed to work things out. One thing for sure, he loved his family (and the Cowboys! ⭐️) Rest in Peace Rodney! Love and prayers to the family. Sincerely, Shana Davis Brown

Rodney and his family lived across the street growing up from my Grandmother Josie Bostic. My condolences to my cousin Angie and the children. R.I.P. my childhood friend. Lisa Logan and family 🙏🏽❤️

Sending Condolences & Prayers Rest In Power Cuzin Rodney🙏🏼. Your Family Charlotte Surratt, Jamie Walton & From the Rest of Our Petty- Surratt-Family🙏🏼

Rodney began his journey at wix on line 6 many years ago his eagerness to learn and grow with the company was quite impressive his eagerness allowed him to become set up / lead on line 16 .family we loved Rodney also and he will be greatly missed. Always know that he was a rare jewel and his smile was infectious-with much love and many prayers Valerie S.Hunter

Love you cuz . You will be missed.Regina & Family .

Love you cuz.You will be missed for your smile to your kind heart to everyone you meet.Love you Regina & Family.

Thoughts and Prayers
Daphne and Petty Family

From Howard Nickles, family Rodney and I grew up together on Oakland Dr. he's was always a happy outgoing person with a big smile, wonderful to be around, had a love for very nice cars, he was special and will be missed dearly!

The family have my prayers work at wix with him for18 years not on same line.very nice young man 🙏 May God give you strength in this difficult time. Angie Smith