Anthony Wayne Petty

Anthony Wayne Petty, 38, Bidwell, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Mt. Carmel West, Columbus, Ohio. He was born on February 4, 1972 in Gallipolis, son of Carol Ann James Petty, Bidwell, Ohio and George Petty, Rodney, Ohio.

Tony attended North Gallia High School and the University of Rio Grande. He was a certified Level 1 HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) tech; a certified Asbestos Removal Tech and a commercial roofer. At the time of his death, he was scheduled to re-instate his CDL License and to fulfill his life long dream. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Bidwell, Ohio and he was always lending a hand to help others.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Alice Petty; daughter, Shaina Fillinger and son, Anthony Wayne Petty II, both of Bidwell, Ohio. Also surviving are his sister, Shelonda Petty, maternal grandmother, Joanne Bass, both of Bidwell, Ohio; a special loving friend, Shelley Walker, Rio Grande, Ohio, who stood by him at all times; two special nieces, Kaylee and Kelsey Jones; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jim and Ruth Petty and maternal grandfather, John James, Jr.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Edward Buffington and Rev. Gene Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis, Ohio. Friends may call on Monday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, 6:00-9:00 PM.

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