Mr. Fred D. Petty, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. He was born in Stonewall, MS on November 17, 1935 to the late Robert and Willie Mae (nee: Goodwin) Petty. On October 2, 1954 he married Flora L. Petty. She preceded him in death on October 31, 1981. Fred worked at In-sink-erator for over 25 years before retiring. He attended Holy Disciple Pentecostal Church. His survivors include his children, Maurice McCray, Patricia (William) Scaife, Dorothy Petty-Jackson, Freddie (Darlene) Petty, Leon (Marilyn) Petty, Darlene Billups, Douglas Petty, Johnny Bounds, Renee (Robert) Patterson all of Racine, Debra (Robert) Ard of Mississippi, Ronald Petty of Minnesota; sisters, Bonnie Doby, Jewel Russell both of North Chicago, Ethel Smith of Evanston, IL and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Fred was also preceded in death by his son, Curtis Petty and 6 brothers. His Homegoing celebration will be held at Searching Together Baptist Church (825 21st St) on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor A.W. Scaife officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. There will be a viewing in the church on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.