Ronnie Charles Pettigrew Obituary in Tyler at John R. Harmon

Obituary For Ronnie Charles Pettigrew

( April 13, 1963--June 1, 2024 )

MESQUITE---The Celebratory Service for Mr. Ronnie Charles Pettigrew, affectionately known as “Grew Dog, 61, of Mesquite will be 12pm, Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at Whitehouse Church of God in Christ with Pastor Waymon Stewart, officiating and Rev. Emmitt Pettigrew, Jr., serving as eulogist. Burial will proceed in Pine Springs Cemetery under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Co. Mr. Pettigrew transitioned Saturday, June 1, 2024, at MD Anderson Hospital.

He was born April 13, 1963, in Tyler, Texas and was a graduate of Whitehouse High School in 1981. Ronnie was a resident of Dallas County over twenty years and was employed in metal fabrication industry for over 40 years.

Ronnie united in matrimony to Teresa Pettigrew and to this union RJ, Thorne, Ilyssa, and Jordyn were born. Later, he married MaryAnn Oliver and this union welcomed Tierra and Xavier.

Some of hobbies included fishing, riding motorcycles, barbequing, supporting his children in various activities and spending time with family. He was a member of Two Wheel Menace Motorcycle Club and was former president.

Preceding him in death were his parents: Lonzo Rainey, Sr. and Olevia Pettigrew-Rainey and nephew: Deric Folks, Jr.

His memory shall remain in the hearts of his wife of 14 years: MaryAnn C. Oliver-Pettigrew of Mesquite, Texas; children: Ilyssa Williams (Eddie), Ronnie “RJ” Pettigrew (Ariel), Thorne Pettigrew, Jordyn Pettigrew, Tierra Banks and Xavier Pettigrew; siblings: Lonzo Rainey, Jr. (Beverly), Clark Pettigrew (Mary), Eric Folks, Deric Folks, Sr. (LaSonya), Michael Rainey, Patrick Rainey, Loretta Rainey Nokes (William), Bertha Kelley (Leslie), and Pamela Hatton (Calvin); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Public viewing will be 2pm--8pm, Friday at John R. Harmon Undertaking Co.

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The world has lost was a great man! I worked with Ronnie for over 20 years, he was a dedicated employee with a big heart, always treated his peers with respect and a characteristic smile, he spoke highly of his family and worked hard for them, he will be missed by all of us that had the blessing to work with him. Good bye my friend!!! Stu

I never taught in a million years that this will be the way that I say my "goodbyes" to you Ronnie!! I grew up with you and your family, I just remember all of the old days!! Riding motorcycles, picking peas, eating green fresh tomatoes, watermelon with the juice streaming down our arms and me Pat fighting and racing all the time. It was all of your brothers including you that help me along the way, even though I was the "only" girl! You all made me tough and rough!! But this is the reason why I'm so strong headed now. You will truly be missed by aka NA-NA! I love you Ronnie!!! "Goodbye" for now may you rest in peace forever!!! Tyesha S. Spratling