Long time Annandale, VA resident Wilson E. Petty died November 28, 2013, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, in Fairfax, VA.
Mr. Petty was born August 16, 1919 in Bristow, VA. He was the youngest of eleven children. Mr. Petty’s five brothers and five sisters all predeceased him. He is survived by his wife Barbara Petty, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
After serving in the Army during WW II, Mr. Petty worked several jobs in the Arlington and Alexandria areas. Most notable was working at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria when they actually made torpedoes there. His last job held prior to retirement was at the Naval Research Laboratory located in Washington, DC.
Mr. Petty loved music and was an avid guitar player. He also enjoyed working on watches and clocks of all types. He was a longtime member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030
