Fred Petty

Fred Albert Petty, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Mr. Petty was born and reared in Glendale, California and had been a resident of Mississippi for the past 25 years.
Mr. Petty was a machinist by trade and farmed cattle in Wyoming and Missouri. Fred was an antique car enthusiast and loved being outdoors. He took pleasure in helping his family, friends and neighbors over the last 16 years since retirement.
Mr. Petty was preceded in death by his parents, Howard D. Petty and Juanita Watts Petty Allison; and his siblings, Sr. Annette Petty, Melissa Petty and Donald Petty. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Anita; his three daughters, Annette (Scott) Lay of Missouri, Lillian (Larry) Ash and Jacqueline (Dale) Stoeger, both of Nebraska; his sister, Aleta (Jim) Wulff of Colorado; his brother, Wayne Petty; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-garndchild; and other loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends are invited to join Fred's family for visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 18th at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS.  The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Committal services will be held at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport.
The online guestbook may be viewed, and memories & photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com