James C. “Poppy” Petty, 87, of Hopkinsville, KY died at 6:59 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2023 at his residence.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Rosedale Cemetery in Pembroke, KY with Rev. Dan Huck officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Newstead, KY he was born December 9, 1935 the son of the late James Edgar Petty and Ruby Cantrell Petty. He earned an Ag-engineering degree from the University of Kentucky and went on to work as an engineer. He spent many years selling and servicing CNC Machines and took great pride in the service and support he provided to his customers. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Martha Petty; and his sister: Vonda Petty Dew.
His greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his children: Melissa (John Lindsey) Adams of Hopkinsville, KY and Jamie Elizabeth Petty of Nashville, TN; and his grandchildren: Brandon Pettus, Bryleigh Pettus, Mary Thompson (Brookelynn) Adams, Chandler Elizabeth Adams, and James William Adams.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Future Farmers of America.