Joe Ernest Petty
August 19, 1931 ~ September 11, 2025
Joe Ernest Petty, of Elkhart, Texas, departed this life for his heavenly home on Thursday, the 11th day of September 2025, at the age of 94. Mr. Petty was born in Trenton, Texas on the 19th day of August 1931 to the late E.T. Petty and Ethel Tipps Petty. Mr. Petty served in the United States Air Force and worked in the oil and gas industry before retiring.
Mr. Petty will be cremated and laid to rest in Hawkins Cemetery in Hawkins, Texas.
Cards of condolence may be mailed to Denise Harvey, 10813 NE 89th St., Vancouver, Washington, 98662.
Cremation services for Joe Ernest Petty are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas. Please visit his online memorial tribute at www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with his family.
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Love you Joe, I never met a better person, through all the rain you showed me how to smile.
Thoughts and prayers floating your way as we remember a nice guy.
Bill-Becky Lincoln Cooksey
Rest in peace dear friend. You were an inspiration and great friend to all of us at All Star Ford. Love you.
Rest in peace Joe, God knows you stayed busy your whole time on earth. Hardest worker ever and great example for everyone. Love you and will miss you. God be with your family!
Rest in peace Joe. He never slowed down and always kept busy. His work ethic was a great example for anyone to follow. Great man who will be greatly missed. Love you Joe & will miss you! May God watch over your family and give them peace.