Walter L. Pettiford, 76 of Raleigh, NC passed on January 2, 2026 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC.
Funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Young Missionary Temple CME Church, 2901 Sanderford Road in Raleigh NC.
Burial: Carolina Biblical Gardens, 1530 Creech Road in Raleigh NC 27610.
The service will be live streamed; the link is attached: https://ymtcme.online.church/
Amy Gavette sent The Peace Lily for Walter L. Pettiford - January 09, 2026
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W L Pettiford, A True Legend In Funeral History, Directed Many Funerals Unfer His Leadership.Rest Well .
Prayers For Ms. Catherine.
My heartfelt condolences & prayers to Katherine & family. RIHP Walter! You will be greatly missed. π₯πΉ
Blessing and prayers of condolences to Ms. Pettiford and their families. May Mr. Walter's music πΈ continue to play in Heavenπ RIPποΈ
Travis & Cheryl Bullock
Condolences to the Pettiford Family
The Harris Family
We send our deepest condolences to Ms Catherine Pettiford and family. We have great memories of Deacon Pettiford he would light up the room he was very nice person we are very grateful to have known him and his lovely wife. He will be missed and hearing him sing and play his guitar.
Walter and I turned CAT Bus Co into a place of fun and joy take your rest my brother.
Rest in peace Bro.Pettiford you will be missed .
Condolences to the Pettiford family. Sending love and prayers to Mother Pettiford πβ₯οΈπ«
Missing my "TUNING FORK" & YMTCMEC Brother...His chair can never be filled; and every time I hear "Gospel Train," my heart aches for Mother Catherine & all this amazing couple meant to me!π’π₯Ίβ£οΈππππ π©·ππͺπͺDrBlue
Dr. Bennis M. Blue,PhD
My prayers and condolences to the family! Mr. Pettiford will be truly missed. A man who stood his grounds and roared with a harmonious voice as he sang on Sundays. He always had a pleasant word of encouragement to share with me. May peace like a river continue to cover his soul! ππ½ππ½ππ½
Our prayers go out to the family during the loss of brother Walter. Enjoy singing with him on 4th Sunday.
Walter and I were friends for many years. Artura and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to his wife and the entire family.
So sorry for your loss my condolence goes out to the Pettiford family π
To the Family of Walter Pettiford. We the King family send our deepest sympathies at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
RIP dear friend. One of the best to ever do it!!!!!
Walter rest in peace
Rest in peace Walter π
Praying for the Family
Our deepest condolences to our dear sister Katherine and the family of our dear brother/friend Walter. He shall surely be missed. We can never forget that beautiful gift of singing and playing the guitar that he was blessed with. Rest in Heavenly peace, my brother.
Sorry for your loss. Will miss his beautiful singing on 4th Sunday.RIP Walter
I'm so sorry for your loss ,my heart goes out to you and your family ππ½
One of GOD'S BOLD SOLDIERS has gone from labor to a GREAT REWARD. Prayers to the Pettiford Family along with his Church Family and Friends. May GOD hold you all closer giving you all strength to make it through this time. Weeping will endure for a while but think of all the Beautiful and Fun Memories you have that he has left behind. GOD BLESS YOU ALL WITH COMFORT AND STRENGTH. Deaconess Jackie Johnson from the late Greater New Birth Baptist Church
Sending prayers out to you and your family.
Rest in Peace
My condolences to the Pettiford Family in the loss of your love one.
To Katherine and Family,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in prayer.
"Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Sending a warm embrace and all my love during this sad time."
My condolences to the pettiford family in the loss of your loved one.
Mrs Catherine, So sorry for your loss. We will truly miss Mr. Walter praying for you and your family.
Katherine and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Walt was such a nice family friend and will be greatly missed. Know that God's Comfort and Strength will always be with you during and after this difficult time.
Rest In Peace Now Walt.
My condolences goes out to the family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with the family. May God comfort you and grant you peace. What a kind and God spirited gentleman. πππ
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.