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Official Obituary of

James Pettus

September 3, 1954 ~ October 6, 2021 (age 67) 67 Years Old

James Pettus Obituary

James Lee Pettus, 66, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 6th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Alabama on November 3, 1954. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by sister Dorothy Jean Holden. A member of Trinity Gospel Temple in Canton. Survived by loving wife (married 1998) Shirley Ann (Hopkins) Pettus; 3 daughters Jimena, Ashley, KeAnna; 3 sons Jimmy, Jeremy, Andrew; brother James Holden; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; step children Tia, Myrietta, Mariea and Myron.; as well as a host of nieces; nephews; and cousins.

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