On August 3rd, 2024 Pastor Andy “DeWayne” Petty was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 77. Andy has held many roles throughout his life; husband, father, grandpa, friend, brother, uncle, telephone man and coach to say a few.
DeWayne was born to Oma (Reeves) and Andy Petty on April 28, 1947. On that day, a man was born who loved all; a man who was truly made after God’s own heart.
He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart Sharon (Murphy) Petty on October 30, 1966. Together they built a beautiful life full of blessings and some hardships, but their biggest success was the formation of their family. Five children, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who he adored with his whole heart.
He had many passions in life; fishing, hunting, traveling, and sports, but most of all being an unwavering disciple of God. Whoever had the pleasure of being in DeWayne’s presence certainly learned about the greatness of the Lord. He was a pastor for over 50 years, preaching the ministry of God to all those who would listen. DeWayne lived his life to honor God and to exemplify the qualities of a true man of faith. He lived his life full of passion and love, whether it was taking his grandkids out to his camper for the afternoon so they could play, or going fishing with his whole family, or attending a sporting event; he could always be found with a smile on his face.
DeWayne faced great sickness in his life along with many miracles. Through all his trials, he never let his faith grow weary as God always provided blessings, sometimes even in disguise. He knew one day God was going to heal him and bring him home. He was a faithful servant.
Pastor Andy DeWayne Petty is preceded by: His parents; In-laws Betty (Jack) Johnson and Daniel P Murphy; Sisters- Gladine and Delmar Mahurin and Virginia and Sonny Christopher; Brother-in-laws Daniel Murphy, Perry Bell, Nieces and Nephews.
Survived by: Wife- Sharon Petty; Children- Kevin (Melissa) Petty, Keri (Mike) McCrorey, Keith (Marsha) Petty, Kim (Don) Robertson, Kristel Petty/Jones (Mitchell Robinson Jr.); Grandchildren- Tausha Berry (Joey Montgomery), Dominic Petty (Olivia Brown), Andi (Justin) Frame, Olivia McCrorey (Heath Goodrich), Ali Gremminger (Will Guay), Emma Petty, Alyssa Robertson, Nate Gremminger (Jayci Reyling), Lexxi McCrorey, Cameron Jones (Amauryi Davis); Great-Grandchildren- Braydon Berry, Addie Berry, Daxton Petty, Dawson Petty; Siblings- Sisters Lorraine Bell and Sharon Hays, Brother Larry (Millie) Petty; also many special nieces, nephews and cousins.
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” - John 14:1-3
Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at Restoration Worship Center (formerly Shepherd’s House) located at 6375 Eagles Lane, Desloge, Missouri.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 6 at 5:30-8:30 and Wednesday, August 7 at 10:00 until time of service. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, August 7 at 11:00. Burial will follow at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington, Missouri. Fellowship reception and meal at Restoration Worship Center following burial. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Service officiated by Reverend Gary Greenlee, Assisted by Apostle Keith Curtis, Jr., Reverend David Mahurin, and Reverend Gary Petty
Arrangements by Horton-Wampler Funeral Home.
