Emery, Utah – Donald Lewis Petty, 68, passed away suddenly at his home in Emery, Utah on October 8, 2015. He was born on Feb. 5, 1947 in Portland, Oregon to James Kenneth & Marjean Craig Petty. Donald served in the military during the Vietnam War. He married Barbara A Mattox on Aug. 21, 1971. Don loved the beauty of the desert and loved taking the grandchildren out to explore it. He also loved fishing and hunting. Most of all Don will be remembered for his love of working alongside his son Ken. He had a deep love for family.
Don is survived by his wife Barbara Petty of Emery, his children Kenneth L. & Teri Petty of UT, Steven L. Petty of CA, and Dawna M. & William Hensley of WA. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, a brother Shane Craig of AZ and a sister Vickie & Mike Mattox of NM.
At his request private services have been arranged through the Heritage Funeral Home in Huntington, UT. Friends and family may visit the online guest book and share a memory of Don at www.heritagefuneralhomeutah@gmail.com