I am so thankful that God gave me the most precious gift of my brother.

You will be forever missed Pettigrew, but I will always remember your sweet smile and the joy in your voice every time we spoke. You were one of the kindest people I have and will ever meet.  Although your Bell Co. family are at a loss without you, we understand that God needed you more. So as we celebrate the wonderful life you lived, I know with my whole heart you are smiling down on us. Your grandbabies sure have the best guardian angel on duty!! 
A memory that stands out the most was when I was pregnant with my son and we always joked about you stopping traffic for me so I could cross the street safely. Then one day, as you were on one side and I was on the other, you did just that!! You stopped traffic for me because by that point I was waddling across the street. 
You always had an ear to listen, advice to give and a kind gesture up each sleeve. My thoughts & prayers are with your family & friends, that God may fill theirs hearts with comfort and the abundance of love you had for them. Until we meet again sir. . . 

Mr. Pettigrew was a kind, sweet man that I had the pleasure of meeting while working at Bell county jail.  He seem to always have a smile and shown respect to anyone he came in contact with. He will be missed. 

Sincerely,
Melinda Wilhite 

Pettigrew family, 
 In the short time that I knew Deputy Pettigrew,  I learned what a kind, hard working man he was. He loved his family and was so proud to tell others about them.  We were always glad to see him when he came over to Coryell County.  Rest in peace and know that my prayers will be with your family

You were awesome Robert.  I really liked working National Nights Out with you.  Your joy from talking about your family is what grew my fondness for you.  Rest easy; stay guardian over your family.  This is only a temporary separation. Godspeed and peace for the family. 

Pettigrew,  I am going to miss you. You was the one guy I could talk to about things that was going on with me and you never made me feel like you was judging me and only gave me your honest advice.  I truly appreciate you for all your guidance and you reminded me everything was going to be alright regardless of what was going on around me.  Pettigrew you will be truly miss.  God needed your more in his kingdom and so we will celebrate your life here on earth.   I trust and believe in my heavenly Father so therefore,  I know we will see each other again. 
Rest my friend, your job is done here on earth...I SALUTE YOU👮🏽‍♀️🙏🏽

Many memories over a period of time he worshipped with the Belton Church of Christ. One incident I’ll never forget. He lead singing at the evening with his service revolver on his hip. Robert and Lori were very active in our missions program and led the missions committee for a time. 

Brother Robert was, and always will be an honored member of Mt. Hiram Lodge #595. Rest in peace my Brother.

Rest in Peace my Friend I going to miss You but you will never be forgoten. my  Prayers go out for you Robert  and the Pretigrew families.

Robert and I were in the same Jail Academy together, March 1993.  When he moved to Courts and Trans I followed a short time later. We have been friends since then. There are so many stories to tell on what we did back then I could write a book. With that I will leave it at that because I'm no writer. Robert and I were the last from our Academy. We came in at the same time and we were talking about leaving at the same time. May GOD be with all of your family in this time of loss. He always praised you Lori and he thought the world of all those grandbabies. And he was very proud of his two daughters. He raised ya'll right with the help from Lori of course. 

Lori, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were saddened to hear of Robert's untimely passing.  May the memories of Robert and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.

Lee, Martha, & family.

You can spend your time searching the world over, you will never find a better man, loyal dependable employee, better friend or greater public servant than Petti. He was always as cool as the other side of the pillow in every situation. The loss to his family, friends, community and church is immeasurable.
May  a loving God wrap his caring arms around his family and friends as we mourn his passing.
RIP Robert 

Dear Lori and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.  I'm sending my thoughts, prayers, and love to you and yours.  I pray your memories of Robert will cover you like a blanket of peace and comfort,  during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences,
Pam Willis (and Robert)

I remember Robert in high school. His light blue car he drove. He was talented playing alto sax and then buying soprano sax to play in jazz ensemble. I remember talking with Robert, Jimmy, Donn, Dennis, Frank on the front steps of the band hall for hours on ranging from food we like to eat, songs we liked, ways marching band could improve with him in drum corps, me in flag Corp and Jimmy as drum major, and then family and world political issues. Lots of long talks. Then he set his eyes on Lori Jernigan and it was instant love. He knew they would build a life together with the Lord being a strong foundation in that life. I am so proud to have had Robert as a friend and regret not staying in touch after graduating as much . I am so sorry for his families loss but I know he is with the Lord still watching over his family as he did before he passed. He was an awesome man, friend, son, husband, father and grandfather. R.I.P. Robert. 

As a citizen of Belton, Bell County, TX my heart and prayers go out to this special family. I never met Robert Pettigrew, but having read the memories, and hearing about him in the news, I can honestly say he had to have been met Sunday night with "Well Done, My Good and Faithful Servant!" May God give you all the comfort, peace and understanding at this time. 


Kept me straight  when we were court deputies . Good friend . Gone  but not forgotten never

Robert was a good friend in high school. He had a termendous sense of humor and made the best of every situation.  I remember fondly our little group on the steps of the bandhall just hanging out and solving  major world issues.   Then our jr year came and he fell for this little freshman girl (ok i don't really remember if we were jrs or not) but we all knew Robert and Lori were going to be forever.  Robert could accomplish most anything. I'm pretty sure he's the one that decided our "Proud New Generation Marching Band" needed a drum corps, he sold it and then owned it!  Anyway thats the way I remember it.  I'm not at all surprised he choose to serve in law enforcement, above all he was kind hearted, caring, and gentle.  Even in high school Robert was a doer and man of action.  I'm honored to have known him and call him friend
"Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?”Robert said, “Here I am. Send me." Rest well friend, you're absoulty one of the good ones
Jimmy

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Robert I always called him Petti. He was my trainer when I became a Mental Health Deputy at BCSD and he always knew the correct response to every situation and always kept his cool. I use to tease him a lot when he would wear the kilt while playing the Bagpipe during the many Memorial Services that he performed.  I remember the many road trips we would go on to different counties while working in Courts and Transportation , Petti would always have many great stories to tell, mainly about his church and family.  We both are major Copperas Cove Bulldawg fans and season tickets holders and sat in front of each for many Friday nights, lots of high fives.  The family has my deepest condolences during this time and I will be praying for you, Donald Buckram Sr.

Robert was my best friend in high school. So many memories...
 He was always there for me when I needed him. 
He tried to be the tough guy, but had the softest heart of all of us.
I love you bro!
I know you're dancing with Jesus right now and cruzin' in that '57 Chevy station wagon!

Robert made everyone laugh. He played alto and soprano sax in stage band and was in the drum corps. He seemed to be good at everything he tried.  The one thing I have kept with me all these years was a question he asked during one of our gatherings on the steps of the band hall:

"If you were convicted of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?"

It was Robert that shared a US Navy pamphlet with me about nuclear power and submarines. We went to Dallas to process into the Navy. They wouldn't take him because of a childhood cancer. So Robert guided my career immediately after high school and I have a lot to thank him for.

Robert was one of the good ones. I will never forget him.

Donn Gilray



OBITUARY

Robert Lynn Pettigrew

November 14, 1960 – April 27, 2020

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home

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