Timothy E Pettus

Timothy E. Pettus, 73, of Salem passed away on November 4, 2024, at his home. He was born April 20, 1951, in Bonne Terre, MO to Ellis and Ethel (Mette) Pettus. Timothy graduated from Salem High School in 1969 and married Elizabeth Pettus on March 18, 1987, in Salem. 

Timothy worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections achieving the rank of Corrections Officer III (Lieutenant). In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, working on cars and most especially spoiling his grandkids. 

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Pettus of Salem, Herbert (Helen) Pettus and family of Artesia, NM, Rebecca Murr of Salem, Amanda Courtney of Ava, Bruce (Rachel) Pettus of Salem, Michelle (Aaron) Koontz of Salem, Michael (Lena) Pettus of Salem; grandchildren Courtney, Stephanie, Jacquilyn, Timothy, Jainey, Bethany, Dale, Mikalya, Brock, Harmony, Emma, Issaac, Jacob, Mathew, Isabella, Nicholas, Grayson, and Connor; and great grandchildren Lily, Harley, Amelia, Silas, Atreyu and Bjorn. 

Timothy is preceded in death by his parents Ellis and Ethel Pettus and his in-laws Elvin and Delma Smith.

Services will be held Sunday November 17, 2024, at 3:00pm at the Salem Armory with Carl Williams officiating. 

Donations may be made to St. Jude’s in Timothy’s honor.