oin in the harvest. Reese also liked to fish and took his family to the Kentucky Dam and other places to fish. Reese also like to travel to see family during the summer months and always made sure his children knew who their family was, especially his Indian roots. Reese was also a good cook and baker. He also enjoyed a constant supply of pepsi. Reese was a member of the 25th Street Baptist Church in his younger years. While he was not attending, it was observed by his family, that he kept a close relationship with Christ in private. He kept and alter of Christ in his garage. Whenever challenges came along, his faith never waivered. He also stood in acceptance of whatever the Lord wanted. He would always say, "That's the way God wanted it" and he never questioned what God wanted. His acceptance of God's Will was greatly admired by his family. Reese was recently reinstated to the 25th Street Baptist Church and again, professed his love for Christ. In his younger years, Reese was also a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver. His membership would prove invaluable to his family and friends, as he was a constant resource from his giving heart to those in need. Whether it was money, food, clothing and shelter people could depend on him for their needs. Reese will be missed by his son, Jeffery Pettigrew, daughter, Gloria Pettigrew, daughter, Pamela Pettigrew-Mondy; sister, Bobbie B. Crump and brother, Edward Laprade; grandchildren, MyIssha Watson, George Watson, Jr., Allison Watson and Tayler Pettigrew, great grandchildren, Gavin Watson, Camden Watson, MacKenzie Goodrich, Marleigh Goodrich and all family and friends.
Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery
Indianapolis, IN 46208
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