Walter Lee Pettit, 83, of Eufaula, Oklahoma passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at his home. Walter was born on Nov. 2, 1940, to Gerald Wayne and Eunice Marie (Pickering) Pettit in Independence, Kansas. He enlisted in the United States Navy serving in the Naval Air Division. Walter married Sonya Sexton on June 13, 1960, in Independence, Kansas. They were happily married 64 years. Walter was a member of the Lake Eufaula Christian Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, water skiing and working in his garden.
Walter is survived by his wife, Sonya, of the home; daughter, Janelle Hyatte of Fort Worth; brother-in-law, Eugene Sexton and wife Carrol; six grandchildren Tyler Webber, Ryan Burns, Michael Bruno, Bryant Yeager, Carleen Hyatte and Reed Hyatte and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Eunice Pettit, and one daughter Michelle Bruno.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jeremy Little officiating under the direction of Hunn, Black & Merritt Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hbmfuneralhome. com.
