JAMES PETTY

James B. Petty, of Neenah, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. He was born February 1, 1958 in West Palm Beach, Fl. His father was James Franklin Petty and his mother is Jacqueline Clark. Jim graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1977 and then took a truck driving course at Fox Valley Technical College. Through the years he had several dogs that he dearly loved. Jim loved car racing and was a Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. Survivors include his mother, Jacqueline Anderson and his step-father, Loren Anderson, who was so good to Jim; two aunts: Donna Clark, Reno, NV, Jean Gust, Dearborn, MI; two uncles: William (Char) Clark, Oshkosh, Bruce Clark, Oshkosh. He also had many cousins and several special friends including Gary, Butch, Les, Jay, Barb, Don, Jean and Ken. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at Neenahs Westgor Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Schroeder officiating. The visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. A memorial is being established in his name. His cremains will be buried in Riverside Cemetery in Oshkosh.