Todd Dale Pettit
Todd Dale Pettit, 63, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2024.
Born on March 30, 1961, in Lodi, Ca., Todd was the son of Dale Monroe Pettit and Norma Olga Pettit.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy Pettit; sons Mark Pettit and Luke Pettit (Lauren); grandchildren Kaylie, Benjamin, Eleanor, and Finnley; his sister, Brenda Schaefer; and grand-dogs, Dave and Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Todd proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Dixie, USS Orion, and USS Shenandoah. After his service, he built a successful career as a skilled welder, admired for his craftsmanship and dedication.
A man of many qualities, Todd will be remembered as a loving and caring individual who brought joy to everyone he met. Known as a social butterfly, he was a hard worker, a devoted family man, and a loyal friend. Todd’s favorite moments were spent walking the Collegedale Green Way Trail, enjoying the simplicity of nature and friends he made along the way.
A celebration of Todd’s life will be held at Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, Tn. 37416, on Saturday, Dec. 14. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. with the service starting at noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Tunnel to Towers (https://t2t.org/) or The Union Gospel Mission (https://theuniongospelmission.org/)
The family asks that attendees wear black t-shirts or blouses with blue jeans. If you don’t have that, come as you are. Todd wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
Todd’s legacy of love, kindness, and dedication will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.