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MR. CHRISTMAS COLUMBUS PETTIFORD, JR.

Passed 05/11/2026

Obituary For MR. CHRISTMAS COLUMBUS PETTIFORD, JR.

MR. CHRISTMAS COLUMBUS PETTIFORD, JR. of Morven, North Carolina peacefully transitioned in the early morning hours of May 11, 2026, at Atrium Hospice of Union County, Monroe, NC.

A private interment with full military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard will take place in Roxboro, North Carolina.

A Celebration of Life Service for family and friends will be scheduled at a later date.

The family appareciates your understanding as they focus on their cherished memories and will not be accepting visitors at this time.

In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made to the Veterans Ministry of Friendship Chapel Baptist Church by mail:

237 Friendship Chapel Rd.,Wake Forest, NC 27587

Please make checks payable to Friendship Chapel Baptist Church. Please include “Veterans Ministry” in the memo portion of the check.

Donations may also be made via PayPal or Venmo:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=C3ASX59WBXRS2&ssrt=1778538920193

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Send flowers to the service of MR. CHRISTMAS COLUMBUS PETTIFORD, JR.


Condolences & Tributes

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We the staff at Jones Creek share in your loss deeply. Mr Pettiford would come dine in almost every weekend. We missed seeing him for a while lately and was concerned Our prayers and thoughts are with you that God will wrap his arms of comfort around you.

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To Johnie and the family, you have our deepest condolences that are sent your way. Just know that there is nothing to hard that God can't handle. Look to the hills which cometh all of your help, your help come from the Lord!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

Judy Simon

Praying for entire Pettiford family that God shall continue to be with all of you during this special 'Season'.

Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

SENDING YOU THOUGHTS OF COMFORT AND WISHING THAT THE MANY SPECIAL MEMORIES YOU HOLD IN YOUR HEART WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS SAD TIME. JOHNIE REMEMBER WE ARE KEEPING YOU CLOSE IN PRAYER TODAY AND ALWAYS.

PAT MCCOY

So Sorry for your loss.

Deacon Thomas Vance McCoy Sr.

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 - Miss Johnnie and Devin: just as we prayed for Mr. Christmas, we will continue to pray for you and your family, that GOD will supply all that you need to be able to go through this storm, and you will trust Him and hold on to Him even after the storm ceases. I'm believing for GOD'S many blessings to overtake you and for Him to restore your Soul as you rest in the peace that passes all understanding! Tyrone and Shari Spencer

Billy and Shari Spencer

Sgt is who is to me. He was a mentor and a dear friend, he will be missed. He was a great person and heaven has truly gained another angel. My deepest condolences to his family.

Alicia Liles Revels

On behalf of Myself and the staff of the Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those affected by this loss. We stand with our community in offering comfort, strength, and support, and we hope you find peace in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.

Sheriff Scott Howell

Sending our sincere condolences and prayers to the entire family. May God continue to grant comfort today and the many days ahead.

Quentin and Tiffany Rogers

Our Prayers and Condolences go out to the Pettiford Family.

Charles & Bonita Sturdivant

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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