"Marian and Everett, So sorry to hear about your loss of Brent. Our hearts go out to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Philip has been trying to contact you Everett for some time. "
In loving memory of
Brent Everett Petty
February 1, 1985 - June 8, 2013
Sun Prairie, WI - Brent E. Petty, Age 28, died Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2013 at home. He was born February 1, 1985 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Everett and Marian (Spring) Petty.
Brent worked in commercial construction and spent a short stint in retail. He was free spirited and enjoyed spending time with his friends, his favorite past time was long boarding, drawing, painting, and tattooing.
Brent is survived by his parents, Everett and Marian Petty of Sun Prairie, WI, sister, Krystal Petty (Frank Tafta) of Ottumwa, IA, brother, Austin Petty of Sun Prairie, WI, his maternal grandparents, Roger and Ella Jane Spring of Rockford, IL, his paternal grandparents, William and Janice Petty of Friendship, WI, aunts and uncles, Scott and Michelle Spring, Nancy and Steffen Lang, Roger Allen Spring, Kevin and Roxanne Bunch, Daniel and Debbie Petty, David and Bonnie Petty, Elizabeth Petty, Lois Petty, Roger and Rachel Bleskachek, a host of cousins, and niece, Aubree Tafta.
A funeral service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 noon until the time of service.
Tributes
"We shared alot of good memories just as well as some bad memories, I loved you none the less. Every moment with you was out of the ordinary something dun exciting and different. You remember when you and the kids sat In my car got bored and stuck gummy bears all over my car.... how about aidens first day of kindergarten.... and the time you tokd gabriel about the frog monster... and how gavin was yoy snuggle buddy at night... though we went our ways we still were best friends and lovers. I know that your spirit went home to share the knowledge you gained and one day our souls will meet again in a different lifetime or possibly this one again... I miss you terribly and love you... "
"So sorry for your loss! You are in my heart and prayers!"
"i knew his dad when thay lived in mccook worked in cont well verry sorry to hear of your loss we pray in heaven god bless you all bernard brenda judd kearney "
"You were my nephew but I loved you like a son. I enjoyed those special times when we had our heart to heart conversations and even shared a tear or two. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. May your spirit be free my loving son, I will miss you forever on."
"You were and will always be my Teddy Bear, I love you."
"I'm going to miss you so much brother, you were a giant tattooed teddy bear I'm going to miss the crazy adventures. I love you man rest in peace"
"Brent. You were and always have been one of the most rad and amazing guys I've ever met. I'll never forget the good times we had. Still cant believe your gone man. Feels like I lost a brother."
"I remember the first time I met him. He intimidated me. As I started working more with him at Target in Sin Prairie, I began to see a side of him that showed a big heart and a great care for people. He was always there when you needed help.
Marian,
I wish I was there for you. You know I would have a great big hug for you. I will save it for you until I see you again."
"Brent, I hope you realize how much you influenced me. I could not be the person I am today without knowing you. I have shared shared some of the most memorable times ever with you, an I hope you realize that brother, Max Rodriguez"
"Marian, Evertt, Krystal, Austin
All of you are in my prayers and thoughts, Brent was a good man, always hold on to those special memories. my family is here for all of you, Brent fly to the sky be free. love all of you, Rhonda and the girls"
"To my loving son i love you and will miss you everyday of my life ."
"I will always remember my best friend from the first time I met him. He taught me to long board and how to not worry so much about the big things. He showed me to care more about friends and family. He was the big brother I always needed. With love,"
"I'll never forget you brother. you are one of the most warm spirited, and caring people i have ever had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know. ill never forget all the hours, and days we spent skating and just kickin back with miles at his grandmas. i'd give anything to see you again Cave. you will NEVER be forgotten. we love you very much Brent. you'll always live on through us."
"I will remember my best friend Brent as one of the most lovable and caring person I have ever came across in my life hands down. I remember longboarding all night every night with you brother! You are a great person, I am so glad I got to spend so many great memories with you pal!"
"Everytime I Saw Brent He Was Always Happy. Always Making Someone Laugh . So Bright Spirited . So Full Of Fun N Happiness. He Was Going To Do One Of My Tattoos! He Drew It Up And Everything :( You Will Be Remembered For The Happy Man You Always Have Been. R.I.P. Brent. You'll Never Be Forgotten . "
"I rember how Brent would always make me laugh even when I was mad or sad. Brent always knew how to put a smile on a persons face."