Purvis Benjamin Pettys, 81, of Brandon passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010. He was a long time area resident having moved here from Alabama. Baptist by faith Mr. Pettys was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Korea. A retired truck driver, he enjoyed his family and "Spec" fishing. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Bettie, sons; John (Patricia Ann), Anthony (Wendy), daughters; Deborah (william) Newton, Rhonda (Jimmy) Scaise, sister Katherine Newton, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home from 12.00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors at Serenity Meadows Memorial park will follow immediately.