Bruce E. Petty passed away quietly with family by his side on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was a loving son born to James Harlan Petty and Barbara Ray Petty on April 7, 1958, in Dallas, Texas. Bruce was a humble and compassionate man who will best be remembered for his kind, generous and humorous nature. He had a deep love and appreciation for his family, friends, and his extended family of 37 years with Texas Instruments. His life, though cut short, was well lived and he was most importantly well loved. He was a wonderful husband who shared a beautiful life of adventure and travel with his devoted wife, Kay, of 36 years. They were the love and light of each other’s lives.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Petty of Allen, Texas; sister, Sherrie Hunter of Sherman, Texas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pat and Joanne Anderson of Richmond, Texas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Jana Witt of Houston, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chase Oaks Church Local Outreach Fund ( to help support the community partners in our immediate area), 241 Legacy Dr., Plano, Texas, 75025 or online, www.chaseoaks.org.