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Billy Ray Petty, Sr.

Jun 8, 1966 – Jan 1, 2023

Service Details

Homegoing Services celebrating Billy’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Willie Scott officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

Billy Ray Petty, Sr. departed from his earthly presence at the age of 56, on January 1, 2023.

Billy was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 8, 1966, to the late Robert Daymond Petty Sr. and Annie Marie (nee: Sanders) Lewis. He attended Jerome I. Case High School. He resided in Denver, CO. Most recently, Billy was employed as a supervisor/train operator at Precious Cat Litter Company in Denver.

On March 27, 2009, he was united in marriage with Victoria Ann (nee: Lee). Among his many interests, Billy enjoyed listening to his music, especially his favorite artists Donell Jones, Roger Troutman and Zapp (as if he was the voice box himself). He liked to work on his cars, and he loved him some Cadillacs. He had to have his coffee specifically made with five sugars and two creams. He loved fishing, roller skating, dancing, and singing karaoke.  He had an immense love for his family and was giving to everyone around him.

Billy leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Victoria Petty; his boys whom he loved dearly and was very proud of DeAndre Petty, Billy “Bear” Petty Jr., Dezmond Petty, Rakeem (Adarryn) Lockridge- Jennings, Ernest High, Bryan Lee-Harper & Anthony (Tina) Sims; his grandchildren DeAndre Jr, De’Asia, Brianna, De’Miyah , DeAmar’e, DeArrie, Na’liyah, Brooklyn, Billy III, William, Dezmond Jr, Anthony Jr, KeiArriea, Jayceon, and great grandson A’sahd.

His sisters, Pearlette “Missy” Petty, Wileen (Roosevelt) Sims, Vanessa Petty; brother, Robert Petty Jr., Stanley Gates, Honorary sister and brother, Carolyn “Boonie” (Kelly) Burriel, Michael Shepard and Lakazia“Shun” Ellis, mother-in-law, Sharon J. Lee; sisters-in-law, Laura Lee & Denise Simmons; aunts, Jewel Petty, Paulette Turner, Vera Sanders, Annie Ruth Howell & Carole Forman, uncle Morris Sanders,  as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to mention by name.

He is preceded in death by both parents, sisters; Theresa Hawkins, Gladys “Brenda” Sanders, and nephew Tyrese Brown.

Homegoing Services celebrating Billy’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Willie Scott officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

Guestbook Entries

  1. Andrew Ellis says

    I hope the love and light that you shared with those you met along your journey will shine bright and live on through those whose hearts and lives you touched along the way.

  5. Keisha Landrum says

    My condolences to you and your family. He was one of the coolest people I ever met. He will be missed.

  9. Christine Marie Stoneburner says

    Billy You Are Definitely Missed & Loved. We Share Many Memories. Sincere Condolences To The Family. Rest Easy Billy.

    The Mechanic

  12. Sheila Mosley says

    My body is many miles away but my heart is with you, rest peacefully Lil Cuz I will truly miss you ❤️😪

  15. Ronnie & Teresa McMorris says

    Our condolences to the family, we r praying for you all that you will allow Jesus to comfort you all and give you all peace.

  16. Vonda Baltimore says

    To my bestie Ernest High and family

    I send my condolences to you and your family. I love you and I’m always, Always here for you!

  18. CARMEN and FAMILY😪❤❤🙏 says

    RIH BILLY YOU ARE TRULY MISSED❤🙏🙏PRAYERS TO THE PETTY FAMILY❤❤

  19. Carolyn McInnis says

    My condolences and prayers are with the family. RIP you will not be forgotten the smile and laughter that kept all who met in tears of Joy will remain in my heart rest my friend

  20. Demetrius Powell says

    My condolences toBilly Family and my God give strength to endurance to handle this tragic situation may Billy RIP

  24. Letoya Hodges says

    It’s so hard to believe.. but seeing the obituary finally my brother you will be greatly missed. This one truly hurts. You made me smile when I really didn’t want to. God has you now continue to be you bro, Love you always

  26. Terry (T-dub) Winston says

    I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the petty family. Well I can’t know your specific pain and sadness Billy and I became very close to last 25 years and I feel that I’ve lost a brother as well I pray that a soul rest in heaven and when they turn the page on this new chapter we can all see each other again rest in peace little brother I love you

  30. Toni ivy says

    I’m so sorry for your loss .I wish that I could’ve made the trip .You know your first cousins are your first playmates, well he was mine .I love yall ,and be safe.

  35. Lori says

    My deepest condolences to the Petty family. I appreciate the love you showed. You will greatly be missed big brother!

  36. Annie Henderson says

    My heartfelt condolences to the Petty family. May God give you strength in your time of need.

  37. Latonjia R. says

    My deepest condolences to the family RIP.Billy.You where a great people person.Gone but not forgotten.

  39. Gaynelle Warren says

    To the Petty Family, may Billy rest in peace and my sympathy goes out to each and everyone of you.

  40. Zennovia Miller says

    You always made me smile. Oh how I will miss you saying “ What up Zee”. My condolences to Rob & The Petty family. R. I.H. You will never be forgotten. 💐

  44. SHANDA SMITH says

    MY CONDOLENCES TO THE PETTY FAMILY. BILLY WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS ❤️.. LOVE YALL❤️❤️
    GONE BUT NEVA EVA FORGOTTEN.
    LOVE FROM
    SHANDA, JUNIOR, PRENTICE, AND DIANE

  46. Laquan Russell says

    Rest Easy Uncle We Love And Miss You Down Here Continue To Watch Over Us Until We Meet Again 💙🙏🏾

  49. Ralph Swift says

    Sorry for the loss of Billy Sr. he was as Real as they come I’ve been knowing the family over 40 years . May the Lord comfort you all during this time R.I.Love my friend till we meet again 💞😇

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October 22, 2015

We want to thank Mike for the kindness and special attention he gave us for our mother. Marcella Conley. He came in the middle of the night himself to pick her up and take her to the funeral home. For the things that had to be taken care of, he told us not to worry; that it would be taken care of by him. Thank you also Mike for singing at her funeral, especially her favorite song, Amazing Grace. Thank you and all of your staff at Draeger-Langendorf.

Joan Schrader and family

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