Gary L. Petty

Gary L. Petty, age 70, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 with his family by his side. Gary is survived by his wife of 38 years Barbara Jill Petty, children Terri (Harold), Steve (Tamara), Michael (Beth), and Dean (Holly), grandchildren Cory (Samantha), Taylor (Calvin), Jordan, Madison, Robert, Jared, Bryce, and Reeselin, and great-grandchild CJ, beloved dog Max, brother Richard (Erin), and sister-in-law Sheilia MacKeigan. Preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Janet Petty, and sister Sharon Foist. 

Gary was employed by IPS (Rockwell Automation, Reliance Electric) for 47 years. He was a member of the Indiana Harbor Masonic Lodge 686. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War in Germany as a young man, and was a member of the Calumet Hog group for many years. Gary enjoyed life. He enjoyed playing golf, riding his motorcycle with his wife while traveling the country. Gary loved all of his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved watching them during their activities. He was always there to help and give his knowledge on any project his kids were working on. As he got older, his yard work became his project. He enjoyed sitting on his deck swing and playing with his beloved dog, Max.

Visitation will be Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Rd (one block south of Ridge Rd) Highland, IN from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm with a Celebration of Life Service at 5:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Humane Indiana, 8149 Kennedy Ave. in Highland, IN. 

For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

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