Carl Pettigrew Obituary

Carl Pettigrew was my neighbor. He lived directly across the street from me. Daily I could see him leaving for and arriving from somewhere in his car. He was never one to chit-chat but he never failed to raise his hand and offer a pleasant smile in greeting.

Hi Carl Newton(thats how your dad would refer to you whenever your name came up) I want you to know how much I admired him. In all the years I knew him his sense of honor and fairplay never wavered.I'm sure the chip never fell far from the block.
Clif/Lillian Rowe

Rest In Peace Mr. Pettigrew, your old tenant Lynn Morris

To: Carl Pettigrew, Jr.
FR: Leatrice Turner

My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Your father displayed himself and an upright man. God Bless his spirit. I just wanted to let you know from a spiritual standpoint that spirit was never born and it cannot die. As long as your father remains in your heart and mind, he will always be alive. God Bless you.

I am so saddened by the news of Mr. Carl Pettigrew's passing. He was a good friend and mentor to my father Ocie Windham. Mr. Pettigrew was a very kind and positive man, who always greeted me with a smile. He was always so encouraging to me throughour my colege years at our AlmaMater Alabama A&M University. My prayers are with the family of Mr. Pettigrew. Tomeiko Windham Sewell

Carl was a very dear friend, father figure and mentor from the time we first met him 21 years ago; along with his late wife Evelyn.

From the first time we met and realized we were both men of the South, we formed a strong bond. He was very much loved and will be sorely missed.

Sincere condolences to Carl Newton and the rest of his family.

Ocie and Stephanie Windham, Chicago, Il.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Pettigrew, a family friend and fraternity brother. My condolences to the family.

We were honored to call Carl a friend and neighbor. We will cherish the many, many years of friendship. He was always someone you could depend on. We will always remember him for his generousity and kindness. He will be truly missed.
The Few Family

We will be forever indebted for the contributions of Mr. Pettigrew to the Alabama A&M University Family. It is because of exemplary alumni like Mr. Pettigrew that AAMU has been able to carry on the legacy of its founder, Dr. William Hooper Councill. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.
Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr.
President
Alabama A&M University

BJ Pettigrew son of Samuel Pettigrew

Nancy and I are deeply saddened to learn
of our dear friend's passing.
Carl and I first met some 50 years ago
at the Illinois Paint Works in Chicago.
He was my boss, friend and someone I could look up to as our careers moved along with DeSoto.
So many great memories of this exceptional man as others have expressed in these writings.
I will miss seeing my friend at our reunion breakfasts and golf outings.
When you see, write or hear the use of the word "class" that was Carl.
Very proud to call him my friend>
To say he will be missed is a great understatement.
God bless you Carl....Heaven just added
another great resident.
Bill Bruchert
VP Sales & Marketing
DeSoto, LLC

My husband and I are saddened to hear of the passing or our neighbor, Carl. We lived across from him for 28 years. He will certainly be missed.

I would like to send you my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement your Dad will never be forgotten. I am proud to be one of his tenants (81st & Langley)

Carl Pettigrew was my next door neighbor for over 10 years. He, his wife and son were the best neighbors that anyone could hope for. They were always hospitable, generous and kind. Mr. Pettigrew was a man of high integrity, his word meant something. He was present at my mother's funeral in 2009. The words of encouragement and support that he gave me during our time of bereavement will never be forgotten. He was a great human being, wonderful father, and a blessing to all that had privilege of calling him friend. He will be truly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Sincerely, Pastor John Veal (Enduring Faith Christian Center).

Lillian and I are deeply saddened at Carj's passing. We considered him a dear friend and feel guilty that we've allowed our frienship to slip. But we'll see him again. Amen!!!!

I got to know Carl from our days at DeSoto, Inc. We did not work that closely because we were in different departments. Still, I came to know him personally and through his reputation as a kind and gentle man. I will most remember his sense of humor and his warm personality. A man of great integrity and honesty, it was truly my pleasure to know him. My most sincere condolences to his family.

my name is lela willis i met mr pettigrew almost 10 years ago when i started working for northwest insurance. he has the building where my job is. he was always nice and sweet to me he never change from the time i met him. it had been times when i was hungry and he would walk up to me and say here you go get you something to eat it look like you haven't ate in days then he would laugh. but i really thank God for him and his son. i am praying for your family i will miss you.

Words can not express the terms of my endearing friendship with Mr. Pettigrew. I Never knew his first name and I never needed it, he was my friend indeed.

I worked for Mr. Pettigrew for 13 years and our friendship lasted for 13 years.

Our expression of friendship was protection, understanding, respect, kindness and love. I will miss his smile, his warmth, his joking ways and his remarkable personality.

I look to Carl to make his father proud, to show kindness and compassion to all as his father did. A man like Mr. Pettigrew will be dearly missed.

My heart felt sympathy goes out to all family and friends.

I met Mr. Pettigrew in the office when I came to pay my rent.

He didn't say much to me . . . but he would smile and say . . . enjoy your day and call us if you need anything.

I only met Mr. Pettigrew a few times, but I knew he was a great man. When I would come into the office to pay my rent, he would say "is everything alright!"

I want to wish the family comfort in the Lord in your time of bereavement!

Carl:
I would like to express my sympathy to you and your family.

Mr. Pettigrew introduced me to my patient — Marguerite Christian — with whom I worked for 9 years. I was never absent or late because I did not want to disappoint him.

He was a great man who was kind, nurturing and gentle.

I will always remember him and will miss his laughter and smile.

Condolences to the family of Mr. Carl Pettigrew. He was a very funny man. Whenever I would pick my mom up from the New Venture Realty Office, he would always pick on me. It was always in fun. He will truly be missed.

I met Mr. Pettigrew in 1991,.he was my landlord
and my friend. Mr. Pettigrew was a nice man ,he was easy to talk too, he will be missed.
My prayer's are with the family.
William Montgomery (University Park, Il)

I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Pettigrew family. I will pray your strength in the Lord.

I have enjoyed working and learning from Mr. Carl Pettigrew for 11 years. He taught me everything that I know about running the New Venture Real Estate office.

He offered words of wisdom, kindness and laughter whenever I needed it. He was a very kind, generous and thoughtful man.

I will never forget him and will always remember him.

Mr. Carl Pettigrew . . . a very grand, kind and caring man. He was a wise and very smart man. He taught me many things in the construction part of real estate. He was very thorough and no nonsense. I will miss him and always remember him.

I will miss Mr. Pettigrew very much . . . he was a kind and very good man. He was fair and very caring and the best employer that I have ever worked for.

Mr. Pettigrew was my partner, friend and teacher. He taught me a lot of things that I never knew. He always joked and made your day a much better day. He never considered me as an employee . . . he gave me the name (my main man). I will miss him very dearly for the rest of my life.

I met Carl in 1969. We found that we shared the love of two organizations, Alabama A.& M. and Kappa Alpha Psi. We became instant friends. We also played golf together. He will be missed.
I hope that you will find strength, healing,comfort and peace in your faith at this difficult time. You are in our prayers!
Gladstone Trotter, Jr.
President
Alabama A. & M. Chicago Alumni Chapter

My deepest sympathy to the family of Carl Pettigrew. As a friend, fellow alumni and classmate, you will surely be missed. Thanks for the good times and laughter at the many football games and the alumni meetings. Carl Newton, May God continue to bless you as you keep the goals and wishes of your mother and father. They were both phenominal people, good friends, alumni and classmates. Peace be to you.
Audria M. Thomas Huntington

Carl was one of my closest friends over the last 40 years. We met at DeSoto, Inc., a paint mgf. plant in Chicago. He became a mentor to me and helped me assimilate into the R&D of formulating coatings. We soon discovered that we had a common passion. Golf. Over the next 19 years we played golf nearly every weekend. We usually had a friendly wager that Carl miraculously would win each week by 1 or 2 strokes. He loved to win, and I loved the competition. A perfect match. I vowed I would best him one day and told him time was on my side since I was 14 years his junior. That time hasn't come yet but I intend for us to resume our matches some day in Heaven. Keep practicing Carl because my game is getting better and better. On a serious note: I have never known a kinder, more generous individual. Farewell friend, and may God bless you with the rewards you most certainly deserve.
Respectfully,
Bob Hollis

Carl was, indeed, a role model for many including yours truly. I will surely miss him. Over the years we would see each other in the Chatham Community and take some time to chat about education and helping students in science. We had a lot in common - both chemistry majors at Alabama A&M, life members of the national alumni association, and active members of the Chicago Local alumni chapter. He and his wife will live on through the wonderful scholarship he established. I extend my most sincere condolences to his son and other relatives who loved him dearly.

Regards,
Charles E. Cannon, PhD.
VP Region V
Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, Inc.

Carl,
Condolences upon the death of your father. He sounds like an impressive man who led a fulfilling life of scholarship and service. That makes for great memories.
Shawn Concannon

My deepest condolences to your family during this time of greif. Ms Townsend, Nurse