Fred A. Pettygrove

September 1, 1929 - June 1, 2008
Fred A. Pettygrove

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Fred A. Pettygrove, 78 of Hampstead, passed away Sunday June 1, 2008 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter.

Fred was born September 1, 1929 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Alfred and Ella Meier Pettygrove.

Fred served in the Air Force in the Korean War and was a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University. He worked for IBM for 32 years in various technical and management positions. While with IBM he spent 3 years in South Africa working on banking networks. He returned to the United States to work on developing the control segment of the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS). He ended his career as Technical Sales Consultant for banking systems in the Far East and Latin America. Fred was an avid golfer and a member of Olde Pointe Country Club and Coastal Carolina Seniors. He was a member of Hampstead United Methodist Church and the Men’s Association and the Coastal Carolina Walk to Emmaus.

Fred was preceded in death by his sisters Henrietta Turner and Isabella Russell and brothers George and Bill Pledger.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Glendora Parsons Pettygrove, children Mark Pettygrove, Rancho Mirage, CA and Scott Pettygrove and wife Susan, Roanoke, VA, grandchildren Matthew Pettygrove, Alexander Pettygrove and Jillian Pettygrove, sister Ann Glodowski, Reno, NV, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Hampstead United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or Hampstead United Methodist Church, Pettygrove Memorial Fund, 15395 Highway 17 North, Hampstead, NC 28443

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • June 03, 2008
    Lea Schneider says:
    Dear Glen and Family, So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. You all will remian in my prayers. DeColores. In Christs Love, Lea

  • June 26, 2008
    Steven Auerbach & Family says:
    Dear Pettygrove Family, It was with a heavy heart that I send my condolences for your loss. Though our two families never had the opportunity to meet it was through Mark's kindness and loving personality that I believe they all felt they knew Fred (and know Glen.) It was only through the kindness of your family and especially Mark that I was able to get through the loss of my own beloved father nearly five years ago. Please know I send the same support to all of you during your time of grief. Love, Steven Auerbach

  • June 05, 2008
    SHERMA SVITZER says:
    TO MRS PETTYGROVE AND FAMILY. I LOST MY FATHER IN JANUARY AND A SISTER IN MARCH. REMEMBER THAT GOD LOVES THEM AND THEY ARE IN HIS CARE. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. SHERMA SVITZER EMMAUS WALK #20 TABLE OF MARTHA

  • June 04, 2008
    Barbara Jean Atwood says:
    My prayers, thoughts and love are sent to my cousin Glen Pettygrove and her family. So glad I got to spend a few days with Fred and Glen last May. They have always been special to me over the years.

  • June 04, 2008
    REID FLINCHUM says:
    GLEN, AND FAMILY, OUR HEART GRIEVES WITH YOU FOR YOUR LOSS..BUT GOD IS IN CHARGE...KEEPING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS...REID AND CONNIE FLINCHUM SNEADS FERRY...

  • June 04, 2008
    Randy Ebarb says:
    My deepest condolences. No words can lessen the loss you are feeling, just know that others are thinking and praying for you and your family.

  • June 04, 2008
    Elliot Friedland says:
    Dear Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I hope to see you soon. With best wishes, Elliot Friedland

  • June 05, 2008
    Raymond Waters says:
    Glen, Wishing you and your family peace and strength during this time of transition. When I was in college and Mark's roommate, I remember lots of laughs when visiting your home in Boyds, MD. I still chuckle remembering you & Fred demonstrating the 'Touch me, feel me' dance (or some title like that) from South Africa. It was always a treasure visiting you & Fred (and watching Mark turn red!). Love to you & Scott & Mark, Ray Waters

  • June 05, 2008
    Izetta Thomas says:
    Mark, We are sorry to hear of your father's passing, but know that he is in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • June 04, 2008
    Rick Melchionno says:
    Dear Mark and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad I had an opportunity to know Fred. He was a special person blessed with a 54 year marriage and two wonderful sons. As he transitions into the next realm, I wish him, and all of you, serenity. Love, Rick Melchionno

  • June 04, 2008
    Dr. Barbara Bell says:
    I will miss Fred's kind voice when he answered questions about sponsoring Pilgrims. He has walked well and long. His welcome is sure. "Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." [Ps 20:6-7]

  • June 04, 2008
    Ryan Boutwell says:
    De Colores my friend. God Bless.

  • June 04, 2008
    Carolyn Roy says:
    Dear Glen, My heart grieves with you in your earthly loss. My soul rejoices with you as we celebrate Fred's homecoming with his Lord. May your days be filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit giving you comfort, strength, and peace. DeColores, Carolyn

  • June 03, 2008
    Peggy Harris says:
    What a servant of God and his fellow man (and women). Through Fred's persistence and example I finally decided to take a "Walk to Emmaus". I praise God and Fred for this experience and all of the fellow Christians who serve in this area. The earth lost part of it's sparkle but there is one more star in the sky now with our Lord. Love and peace to Glen and all of the family. Peggy

  • June 03, 2008
    JEAN & BILL PRICE says:
    Glen & Family, It has been a great joy to have known Fred these past many years! Fred was a wonderful member of our Emmaus Community and will be greatly missed! Glen we continue to pray for you and all the family and we hope to see you very soon! Love to you!! Bill and Jean Price

  • June 03, 2008
    Barbara Hodges says:
    Glen & family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Fred was a very specail man and I know he will be missed dearly. You are all in my prayers! Love & Decolores Barbara Hodges Wrightsboro UMC

  • June 03, 2008
    Steve and Trudy Wilder says:
    Glen and family, Fred has left his imprint on so many of us. All those that he registered for walks to Emmaus and greeted at the registration desk were touched by all that he did for Emmaus and most of all for the Lord. Jesus has a wonderful fella up there in heaven that will get to work as soon as he can to keep things organized! God Bless

  • June 04, 2008
    Mark Meltzer says:
    Dear Mark & Family, Please accept my sincere condolences....my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love, Mark M.

  • June 03, 2008
    KRISTINE CHANDLER says:
    GLEN, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU WORK THROUGH THIS HARD TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY. FRED IS NOW WHERE WE ALL WISH TO BE SOMEDAY...IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DE COLORES, KRISTINE CCE WALK #51 TABLE OF ELIZABETH WRIGHTSBORO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WILMINGTON NC

  • June 03, 2008
    Jenny, Chad, Drew and Audrey Sallman says:
    Aunt Glen and family- We are so sad to hear about Uncle Fred's passing. Please know that our love and prayers are with you. Love, The Sallman Family

  • June 03, 2008
    Dave, Breann and Maxx Riggert says:
    Thinking of you all and sending our love...Dave, Breann and Maxx Riggert

  • June 03, 2008
    Sidni Smith says:
    Fred was very important in the Coastal Carolina Emmaus. I was always impressed by his faith and devotion. His Emmaus glow, inspires me in my Walk. Fred will be deeply missesd.

  • June 04, 2008
    Bob Moran says:
    Dear Mark & Family, So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing away. You are in my thoughts. My mother, Gloria, would also like to express her condolences. With sincere sympathy, Bob Moran and Gloria Fisher

  • June 03, 2008
    Scott Harlow says:
    My sincere condolences for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Fred, but I know Mark well. Fred must have been a very good soul if his son is any reflection of his Father. My Prayers are with you through this difficult time. Scott.

  • June 02, 2008
    Claudia Evans says:
    For Glen, Mark and Scott, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fred is at peace and in no more pain. God has called his Special Angel back to Heaven to Him. Perhaps God has another assingment for him. I loved Ready Steady Freddie very much. He was more than just my friend's father, he too was my friend. I have many great memories of Fred. And how fortunate I was to visit Fred and Glen two summers ago. What a wonderful time we all had. And Fred and Glen got to know my husband and son, which meant so very much to me. My son knew right away why Fred was so special to me. With our sympathies and love, Evan Claudia and Effie Evans