Samuel Pettus Jr.

Samuel Pettus, Jr., age 83 of North Little Rock passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was born in Scott, Arkansas on January 16, 1937 to parents Samuel Pettus, Sr. and Minnie Lee Pettus. Samuel accepted Christ in his youth at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.

He attended Nelson High School in Scott, graduating in 1956. Samuel's love of baseball during his school years and his outstanding athletic ability led to him being prospected by the Cardinals. He later enjoyed league bowling as well as fishing and hunting. He also really loved a good game of dominoes and a good drink at any time with family and friends. He worked for Exxon Mobile for over twenty five years prior to his retirement.

Samuel is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Minnie Lee Pettus, Sr.; son, Ronald Pettus; brother, Artis Pettus and sisters, Estoria Wayne, Erma Niecy Williams and Patricia Jackson.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Earnestine Pettus; sons, Ricky Pettus and Roderick Pettus; Brothers, Elder Lorenzo Pettus (Ethel), Louis Pettus (Carolyn), Charles Pettus (Sarah), Patrick Pettus, Sr. (Joyce), Michael Pettus, Frank Pettus and Carl Pettus; sisters, Flora Pettus, Ruthie Austin (Lewis), Sandra Cherry, Anita Pettus, Sharon Pettus-Barber and Gearlean Pettus; grandchildren, Alexandria Pettus (Bonnie), Lauryn Pettus (Kecia), Jerome Johnson (Jasmine) and great grandchildren Jayla Johnson, Jayce Johnson and Nicholas Searcy along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Earnestine Pettus, 3311 S. Gaines, Little Rock, AR 72206.