Michael Steven Pettit's Obituary
Michael Steven Pettit, 66, of Houston, TX, went to be with Jesus on July 31, 2018. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 1, 2018, from 6-8 pm, at San Jacinto Funeral Home, 14659 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 2:00 pm, at the Chapel at First Baptist Church of Pasadena, 7500 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77505.
The youngest of seven children, Mike was born on February 23, 1952, to Hugh and Carmen Ludlow Pettit in Jacinto City, TX. He graduated from Galena Park High School in 1970. He was a star athlete in football and basketball, but excelled at baseball, his first love. He received a full scholarship to pitch for Rice University. While at Rice, Mike was named to the All-Southwest Conference team for the 1972 season. The highlight of his baseball career came when he pitched a shutout against the University of Texas at home. When Mike graduated in 1974, he held the university record for the lowest ERA in a single season at .98, which still stands today.
Mike married Brenda Hammock on May 17, 1974 after dating for 4 years. His daughter Brandy was born in 1978 and they raised her in the home they share today. He was a faithful husband and father, always present at ball games, recitals, and competitions. Their family grew with a son-in-law, Josh Worley, and soon after, two grandchildren, Jace and Morgan, who were the apples of Papaw’s eye.
He went to work for Brown & Root and through the years was employed by Fluor, Kellogg Brown & Root, Halliburton, Crown Industries and Turner Industries. Mike took pride in his work and was a faithful employee, coworker and friend throughout his career.
Mike accepted Jesus as his Savior at an early age. Throughout his life he was a Godly man who loved Jesus with all his heart and served Him faithfully. His faith in Christ was ever-present in his life, and he passes on a Godly legacy to his family who considers this to be his greatest accomplishment.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Hugh Pettit; brother-in-law Jeff Hammock; and fathers-in-law, Forrest Hammock and Morris Kingston.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Brenda; his daughter, Brandy Worley and son-in-law Josh; grandson Jace and granddaughter Morgan; mother-in-law Polly Kingston; brothers and sisters-in-law Bill and Imogene Pettit, Ted and Evelyn Pettit, Donald and Etelka Pettit, David and Juanita Pettit; sister and brother-in-law Cheri and Pat Clark; brother-in-law Keith Hammock and his wife Lynda. Numerous family members and friends who loved him dearly also survive him.
Pallbearers will be Ray Corkran, Mark Henson, Bo Pettit, Duane Pettit, Jason Pettit, Kelley Pettit, Johnny Toppass and Jeremy Worley. Honorary pallbearers are Ruben Carrizal, Pat Clark, Terry Fabriguze, Keith Hammock, Wayne Moore, Lew Paxton, David Pettit, Donnie Pettit, Cecil Sick, Ric West, and Mike Worley.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at MD Anderson, Elizabeth, Laura, Sarah and the staff from Harbor Hospice, nurses Mae, Kendra, and Amy, and all of the numerous calls, cards, texts, prayers, and visits from friends and family. You all have been the hands and feet of Jesus to Mike’s family. You are loved more than you know.
“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:6-7
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