PETTUS, Preston

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Preston Pettus, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Prescott, Ariz., on July 27, 2009, after a short illness. Preston was born in Globe, Ariz., on March 11, 1925, to Willa Mae Saunders and Willie Rice Pettus. He is survived by his child bride of 60 years, Helen (Trumpower) Pettus. Survivors also include brother John of Oregon; son Mark of Phoenix; daughter Sherri James of Prescott; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren with one on the way; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Preston graduated from Phoenix Union High School. He attended Phoenix College and was a veteran of the Coast Guard during WWII. He joined the Phoenix Police Department in 1946 and retired 22 years later as a sergeant. He then joined the Arizona State Department of Corrections serving Yavapai County as a parole officer, retiring 25 years later. Preston was a lifelong member of FOP II. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at the Hampton Funeral Home, 240 S. Cortez, Prescott, with an open house to follow at the residence. Thank you Preston for all your love, fun and laughter... you will always live in our hearts. Visit Preston's online guest book at www.sunrisefuneralhome.com Information provided by survivors.