John F. Pettus, age 67, resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away peacefully November 15, 2016 at his home. He was born in Gaston Co. NC to the late John D. Kell Pettus and Hazel Ritch Pettus. Mr. Pettus retired after 35 years as a teacher with Kings Mountain District Schools, having taught at Central School and the Kings Mountain Middle School. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. where he was a former deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a former member of the Lion's Club and former member and past president of NCAE. He enjoyed volunteering with the Kings Mountain Hospital Auxillary. He was also a member of the Gardner-Webb University Alumni Association and former CODAP Volunteer of the year.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 44 years: Norma King Pettus, Kings Mtn. NC

Son: Shawn Pettus and wife Amanda, Bessemer City, NC

Brother: Michael Pettus and wife Sondra, Davidson, NC

2 Grandchildren: Kayla McNeilly and Alex Davis.

FUNERAL SERVICE: First Baptist Church, Kings Mtn., Friday, November 18, 2016 3:00 P.M. Dr. John Sloan, officiating.

VISITATION: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening, November 17, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, Youth Ministry, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA