Clarence "Ronnie" Pettis

clarence pettis

March 26, 1943 ~ January 16, 2025

Born in: Alabama
Resided in: Georgia

Clarence “Ronnie” Pettis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 81, as a resident of Georgia. Born on March 26, 1943, in Alabama, Ronnie lived a life full of kindness, love, and generosity that touched everyone who knew him.

Ronnie graduated from W.S. Neal High School in the Class of 1961 and later retired from a dedicated career with General Motors. Known for his kind and gentle nature, Ronnie had a big heart that endeared him to all who crossed his path. His warm smile and easygoing personality brought joy to his family and friends, who cherished every moment spent with him.

Ronnie never met a stranger. No matter where he went, he was sure to strike up a conversation and leave a lasting impression. He loved spending time outdoors, particularly planting a garden every year—a tradition that brought him peace and joy.

His wife, Margie, always felt secure knowing he was by her side, a testament to the love and devotion they shared. Ronnie’s family remembers him as the cornerstone of their lives, always there to bring a smile, share a story, or lend a helping hand.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Arnold, his son Clarence Ronnie Pettis, Jr., and his daughter Vicky Lea Nelson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margie E. Pettis; his stepdaughters, Karen Barlev and Renee Cooke (Scott); his grandson Scotty Nelson (Lacee) and Scotty’s children Harper, Jack, Olivia, Charli, and Blake; his granddaughter Katy Bonds (Darrelle) and Katy’s child Zeke; his stepgrandson David Lev and his children Noah and Liam; his stepgranddaughter Rachel Barlev; his stepgrandson Brody Lowe; and his stepbrothers, Danny Crispen (Judy) and Freddy Crispen (Bonnie Stevenson).

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 10:00–11:00 AM, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel. Interment will take place immediately after the funeral at Gwinnett Memorial Park, 925 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

Ronnie’s legacy of kindness, love, and generosity will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His family and friends will forever cherish the countless memories of his smile, his laughter, and his unwavering love.

Services

Visitation: January 24, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

Funeral Service: January 24, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

Interment:

Gwinnett Memorial Park
925 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-962-7630
www.gwinnettcemetery.com/

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  1. CandleImageRonnie I sure will miss you. You have always been there to help me in anyway you could. I will forever be grateful of the way you took care of my mom. We all know what a special person we lost. Heaven received a beautiful soul. I love you. Karen

  2. CandleImageRonnie. Your contagious laughter. Smiles and Kindness will be greatly missed. God must have needed another Angel around his thrown. I have no doubt you were greeted by much love as you entered his kingdom. You will live on our hearts until we see you again. Love you Dad.

  3. CandleImageRonnie,

    Your spirit is so bright. Your smile is contagious. You are truly resting now. May your soul be blessed truly.

    Love you

  4. Ronnie, what special friend you were to us, you were and always be family to us. We want forget all the kind thing you have help and done for us. We love you Ronnie! Ron, Deleta and Brian Lingerfelt.

  5. CandleImageRonnie, I have special memories of the times we had together cutting trees and our hunting trips, you were a special friend that only comes once in a lifetime, you were always just a phone call away if we needed help. You will be greatly missed. Margie our prayers are with you, we Love you Robert & Marie Lingerfelt

  6. Had many hunting trips together and home visits and working together at GM thought of you a lot will miss you Margie we are praying for you

    • Thank you. I pray God’s mercy peace comfort and love shall be a blanket for all who this loss has impacted, but mostly my mom.


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