Robert Francis “Bobby” Pettit III
April 28, 1960 – August 15, 2019
Robert Francis “Bobby” Pettit III, 59, of North Beach passed away August 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1960 in Washington, D.C. to Robert Francis, Jr. and Lena Ann (Windsor) Pettit. Bobby was raised in Croom and graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1978. He married Donelle Sweeney on September 29, 1995 and they lived in Drum Point where they raised their family. He and Donelle moved to North Beach in 2012. Bobby was employed as a mechanic with Prince George’s County Board of Education and retired after 36 years of service. Following his retirement, Bobby worked for the Town of North Beach on the North Beach boardwalk, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. Bobby loved animals, especially cats. He enjoyed NASCAR, his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. He was an avid fan of the Washington Capitals and Dallas Cowboys and he enjoyed going to racetracks, traveling to Murrells Inlet, SC, and participating in car shows, where he won many awards and trophies for his truck.
Bobby is survived by his wife Donelle Lynn Pettit of North Beach, children Justin Edward Sears and his partner Nick Sullinger of Brooklyn, NY and Megan Grace Sears and her fiancé Tyler Gilkerson of Fort Collins, CO, parents Robert and Lena Pettit of Upper Marlboro, sister Anne Marie Lindsay and her husband Jimmy of PA, brothers James Albert Pettit and his wife Karen and Charles Anthony Pettit, both of Upper Marlboro, mother and father-in-law Ron and Donna Sweeney of Chesapeake Beach, sister in law Dawn Fitzgerald and her husband Darrell of Prince Frederick and his beloved cats Elsie and Teeny. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations in Bobby’s name may be made to one of the organizations listed below.
Visitation
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
&
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Services
- Funeral Service
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
11:00 am
Contributions
Calvert Animal Welfare League
1040 Prince Frederick Boulevard
PO Box 1660
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-9300
Condolences
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15 Aug 2019
7:02pm
I hadn’t seen Uncle Bobby in a few years. I think he came to Easter Sunday a few years back and that may be the last time I saw him and talked to him. I will always remember how much he teased me when I was little. He called me mop head and used to turn me upside down and sweep Grandmas kitchen floor with my hair. I didn’t appreciate that but he thought it was hilarious. Then I remember that he had a stash of his own snacks at Grandmas house that we weren’t allowed to touch. The good stuff like pop tarts and sodas. I remember him always being outside washing and waxing his big truck, I used to think he had a monster truck when I was little.
Grandma and Grandpop, Mom, Uncle Albert and Uncle Charlie, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
City
Indian Head
State
Maryland
15 Aug 2019
7:46pm
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you. Cliff and Lissia Pica
City
Brandwine
State
MD
15 Aug 2019
9:42pm
Donelle and family , our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. Rest In Peace Bobby ♥️
Love, Joe and Bev Windsor
City
Upper Marlboro
State
Maryland
16 Aug 2019
1:56am
High school friends at Gwynn Park Sr high school class of 1978 . Last saw you at a multi-class get together a few years ago at the Green Turtle in La Plata Md. Still as quiet and funny as you were in our high school days. Till we meet again R.I.P. Pettit .
City
Pomfret
State
MD
16 Aug 2019
9:00am
So, sorry for your family’s loss. May God’s comfort and peace be with y’all during this time.
City
Edgewater
State
Maryland
16 Aug 2019
11:14am
Donelle, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss. You all are in our prayers.
City
North Beach (formerly)
State
Maryland
17 Aug 2019
12:26pm
So sorry to hear of Booby’s passing. My condolences go out to Donelle and his whole family. RIP Bobby!!!
City
Hollywood
State
Maryland
17 Aug 2019
3:10pm
My family and I are really sorry for your loss I didn’t know Bobby that well but we knew Charlie and Albert and your mom but we are praying for you and your family god bless!
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
19 Aug 2019
3:04pm
Thinking of you and your family!! xoxox
City
Hollywood,
State
MD
19 Aug 2019
4:54pm
Donelle
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest is peace.
City
MECHANICSVILLE
State
MD
20 Aug 2019
8:50am
Donelle and Family,
We are deeply sorry about the loss of Bobby. As you grieve, know that we are remembering and honoring him.
City
Owings
State
Maryland
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I hadn’t seen Uncle Bobby in a few years. I think he came to Easter Sunday a few years back and that may be the last time I saw him and talked to him. I will always remember how much he teased me when I was little. He called me mop head and used to turn me upside down and sweep Grandmas kitchen floor with my hair. I didn’t appreciate that but he thought it was hilarious. Then I remember that he had a stash of his own snacks at Grandmas house that we weren’t allowed to touch. The good stuff like pop tarts and sodas. I remember him always being outside washing and waxing his big truck, I used to think he had a monster truck when I was little.
Grandma and Grandpop, Mom, Uncle Albert and Uncle Charlie, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you. Cliff and Lissia Pica
Donelle and family , our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. Rest In Peace Bobby ♥️
Love, Joe and Bev Windsor
High school friends at Gwynn Park Sr high school class of 1978 . Last saw you at a multi-class get together a few years ago at the Green Turtle in La Plata Md. Still as quiet and funny as you were in our high school days. Till we meet again R.I.P. Pettit .
So, sorry for your family’s loss. May God’s comfort and peace be with y’all during this time.
Donelle, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss. You all are in our prayers.
So sorry to hear of Booby’s passing. My condolences go out to Donelle and his whole family. RIP Bobby!!!
My family and I are really sorry for your loss I didn’t know Bobby that well but we knew Charlie and Albert and your mom but we are praying for you and your family god bless!
Thinking of you and your family!! xoxox
Donelle
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest is peace.
Donelle and Family,
We are deeply sorry about the loss of Bobby. As you grieve, know that we are remembering and honoring him.