Don Petty has left us
To the "70 Gents" and Ladies Seven,
Jeff Jenkins wrote last night with the sad news of Don Petty's death. He said that Don
"left this earth for eternity around 9:00 tonight while surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. While we rejoice that brother Don has won his eternal crown, he will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Brother Don was a great servant of the Lord and he loved the Lord's Church with all of his heart.
Thank you to each of you for your concerns, your prayers, and your love for his family. There will be a service on Saturday near Sulpher Springs, TX."
Don was a kind man with a dynamic mind who treated everyone as an equal. He was a wise counselor, always concerned for the good of the Kingdom and the mission of God. When we met at the Maywood Missionary Retreat, he quickly became a friend and his humility endeared him to my heart. To his wife Sylvia and his family we extend our sympathies and rejoice in his faith.
Randal Matheny
