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Walter L. Pettiford

Passed 01/02/2026

Obituary For Walter L. Pettiford

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/


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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.

McNair

My heartfelt condolences & prayers to Katherine & family. RIHP Walter! You will be greatly missed. πŸ₯€πŸŒΉ

Juanita Goodwyn

Blessing and prayers of condolences to Ms. Pettiford and their families. May Mr. Walter's music 🎸 continue to play in HeavenπŸ’œ RIPπŸ•ŠοΈ

Travis & Cheryl Bullock

Travis and Cheryl Bullock

Condolences to the Pettiford Family

The Harris Family

Margaret Harris

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.

Deacon Clay and Deaconess Mildred Alston

Walter and I turned CAT Bus Co into a place of fun and joy take your rest my brother.

Herman Jones

Rest in peace Bro.Pettiford you will be missed .

Ethel White

Condolences to the Pettiford family. Sending love and prayers to Mother Pettiford πŸ™β™₯οΈπŸ«‚

Trula Miles

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!😒πŸ₯Ίβ£οΈπŸ’•πŸ’’πŸ›πŸ™ πŸ©·πŸ’šπŸͺ‚πŸͺ–DrBlue

Dr. Bennis M. Blue,PhD

Bennis Blue

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! πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Rev. Glenda Johnson

Our prayers go out to the family during the loss of brother Walter. Enjoy singing with him on 4th Sunday.

Kenneth and Kay Judd

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.

Jimmy Edwards

So sorry for your loss my condolence goes out to the Pettiford family πŸ™

Shirley Booth

To the Family of Walter Pettiford. We the King family send our deepest sympathies at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Doris King Mccain

RIP dear friend. One of the best to ever do it!!!!!

Haywood Funeral Home Management & Staff

Walter rest in peace

Freddie McAllister rev

Rest in peace Walter πŸ™

Sudie Chavis

Praying for the Family

Judy Silver

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.

Bro. Raymond and Rev. Yvonne Mills

Sorry for your loss. Will miss his beautiful singing on 4th Sunday.RIP Walter

Sandra Cooper

I'm so sorry for your loss ,my heart goes out to you and your family πŸ™πŸ½

Debra Wright

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

Jacqueline Holloway-Johnson

Sending prayers out to you and your family.

Charlie Simmons, Gail Simmons, Angela Simmons Maloney

Rest in Peace

Velma Britt

My condolences to the Pettiford Family in the loss of your love one.

Barbara Horton Jones

To Katherine and Family,

Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in prayer.

Marie Byrd-Hartsfield and Venessa Little

"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."

Rev. Christopher Williams

My condolences to the pettiford family in the loss of your loved one.

Peggy Williams

Mrs Catherine, So sorry for your loss. We will truly miss Mr. Walter praying for you and your family.

Chris

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.

Willie and Delores Hinton

My condolences goes out to the family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Trice

My prayers are with the family. May God comfort you and grant you peace. What a kind and God spirited gentleman. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ’–

Louise Gooche

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

Trice Funeral Home, Inc. | Fuquay-Varina, NC

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