Joe Pettet Memorial Fund

Joe Pettet Memorial Fund

The purpose of this fund is to raise funds necessary to cover the funeral expenses of Joe. Sadly Joe’s long term battle with cancer has left his wife Barbara financially stressed. Between the increased medical and daily expenses and now the overwhelming cost of a funeral and burial Barbara is in need of financial assistance with the cost. The funeral expenses are expected to be $10-$13,000. There is an urgency to raise funds in order to proceed with the funeral and burial. Any amount you can donate will be greatly appreciated.

Joe Pettet age 89, passed away Sunday September 8, 2024 at 2 am. Joe was a US Army and Army Reserve veteran serving his country in Korea in the 1950s and desert Storm in the 1990s. He had an uncanny ability to stand on the deck of a freighter look out over the parking lot to see the accumulation of equipment then radio to the loaders what to bring in next and where to place it in the cargo hold. It was said you could only put a hand between the items when the ship was fully loaded and the lot was completely empty.

Joe was very active in veterans’ affairs Purple Heart Association, Hospitals and Nursing Homes. He was active in the American/VFW and also active in The BPOE/ Elks serving as an Exalted Ruler, Secretary of the Wilmington Lodge, BPOE East District NC Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and in various Elks activities such as the NC Elks Veterans Home, NC Elks Camp, Charitable Trust and State Association and ultimately serving as a State President.