Elkins Pettit

Elkins Pettit, 93, passed away July 14, 2012.

Born in Ira, W. Va. on Nov. 4, 1918, he served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a gunner on bombers, attaining the rank of Corporal. After discharge, he moved to Ohio and worked at B.F. Goodrich/Goodyear for 40 years. Mr. Pettit was a member of the URW and a charter member of Firestone VFW Post 3383. Elkins was a lifelong hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn JoAnn; sons, David Robbins of Tucson, Ariz., and Dennis (Mary) Robbins of Mogadore; daughter, Susan (Rob) Donath of Tucson, Ariz.; ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren that he loved dearly; brother, Bill (Lenora) Pettit; sister, Ruth Pettit; sister-in-law, Claris Pettit; and 11 nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Ave., MOGADORE 44260, where funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., Pastor Brent Richards officiating. Military rites will be conducted following the service by Mogadore VFW Post 8487. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at Grandview Cemetery.