Harold Ray Petty Sr.

Harold Ray Petty Sr. 80 was born in Rockingham County to the late David Arlo and Willie Mae Petty. He retired from B.W. Wilson paper company.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and other times at the home of Caitlyn Lovelace.

Along with his parents, Harold is preceded in death by his wife, Willa Dean Petty, daughter, Wendy Matthewson, sons Harold Ray Petty Jr., and David Arlington Petty, brothers, David Milton Petty, Jack Lee Petty, Paul Arlo Petty, and Dewey Leroy Petty.

Harold is survived by his daughter, Deana Lovelace (Jerel); son, Joey Petty (Amber), Christopher Burleson (Jennifer), and Daniel Burleson, grandchildren, Caitlynn Lovelace, Aaron Matthewson (Heather), Ryan Matthewson (Casey), Ian Matthewson, Georgia Petty, Dakota Petty, Cole Simmons, Brandy Petty, Christy Burleson , CJ Burleson, Abby Burleson, Lucas Burleson; great grandchildren, Waylon Matthewson, Bryan Brady, Kaylin Brady, Greyson Hicks, Ella Rodriguez, and Rowan Rodriguez, his sister, Bonnie Adkins (Larry); brothers, Kenneth Petty (Marsha), Sam Petty (Lola), Hank Petty, Troy Petty (Alicia), Leonard Petty (Margaret); with several well-loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ancora Compassionate Care PO Box 281 Wentworth NC 27375.