Cecilroy James Pettus
January 8, 1948 ~ September 18, 2020
Cecilroy James Pettus, 72, of Jefferson City, died Friday, September 18, 2020, at Jefferson City Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.
He was born January 8, 1948, the son of Marion Ocelia A. Pettus. He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandmother, Mable Pettus Black, who raised him in their home in Covington, Virginia.
Cecilroy attended the public schools of Covington, Virginia and continued his studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia. He graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
An avid learner, he pursued a Master’s degree in education and taught in the St. Louis Public School District. After teaching for a while, his passion for changing lives was applied to a new career path, that of being a corrections caseworker at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. He retired from this position after 28 years of service.
Cecilroy was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church serving as a deacon, superintendent of Sunday School, a youth mission counselor, and a member of the Inspirational and Men’s Choirs, the Single’s Ministry and Central District Laymen’s Ministry.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 25, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, the Rev. Cornell C. Sudduth officiating.
The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Cecilroy's obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Memorials are suggested to Second Baptist Church.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born January 8, 1948, the son of Marion Ocelia A. Pettus. He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandmother, Mable Pettus Black, who raised him in their home in Covington, Virginia.
Cecilroy attended the public schools of Covington, Virginia and continued his studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia. He graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
An avid learner, he pursued a Master’s degree in education and taught in the St. Louis Public School District. After teaching for a while, his passion for changing lives was applied to a new career path, that of being a corrections caseworker at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. He retired from this position after 28 years of service.
Cecilroy was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church serving as a deacon, superintendent of Sunday School, a youth mission counselor, and a member of the Inspirational and Men’s Choirs, the Single’s Ministry and Central District Laymen’s Ministry.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 25, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, the Rev. Cornell C. Sudduth officiating.
The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Cecilroy's obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Memorials are suggested to Second Baptist Church.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Si Sorry to hear this may he RIP
My condolences. RI P my friend!
Pine Street Baptist Church family sends our sincere sympathy during this time of bereavement. Bro. Pettus visited with us whenever he was in Covington. We pray God will comfort you during this time. Our prayers will be with you. We pray God’s blessings upon you. Rev. Roddrick D. Jenkins Sr. Pastor. Macelia Hunter , Church Clerk.
September 25, 2020 Condolence to Second Baptist Church From: Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 415 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City, MO May the memories of Cecilroy James Pettus’ life comfort you in his passing. We extend to you our deepest sympathy. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. His compassion, they fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23. Mr. Pettus was a great bible scholar as I remember when Quinn Chapel and Second Baptist did joint Bible Study. With prayers and sympathy, Rev. Anthony McPherson, Pastor of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church Sandra Robinson, Church Clerk
Lit a candle in memory of Cecilroy James Pettus
To the Pettus Family, We extend our deepest Condolence to you. We enjoyed spending time with Deacon Emeritus Cecilroy James Pettus at Second Baptist Church, 501 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109, Pastor Cornell C Sudduth Sr.,. We served on the Laymen/Men Fellowship, and on the Deacon Board together. A bible scholar, and a devoted Christian. His Presence will surely be missed. We Love you Archie & Bertha Andrews!
My 4th grade teacher, georgraphy, sorry to hear that kind of news, rest in peace
From the Duncan family, we are sending our condolences to the loved ones of Decon Pettis. May the love and peace of God be with you all.
Cecilroy and I were members of the Disciples Westminster Fellowship, a religious student group sponsored by the Presbyterian and Christian Church. On Thursday, April 4, 1968, the two of us went to Burrus Hall to watch a debate between political satirist Harry Golden and Strom Thurman. The two speakers were introduced but before the debate could begin, James W. Dean, who was the Dean of students, interrupted with the announcement that Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated while standing on a balcony outside his second-floor room in Memphis, Tennessee. A shocked hush descended on the one hundred or so students in the auditorium while Mr. Golden stated, “It’s a sad day for the world and a sad day for Americans.” The debate was called off and stunned students filed out of the auditorium. I asked Cecilroy if he wanted to go with me back to the DWF to be with friends. He thanked me but said, “I need to be with my brothers tonight.” I will never forget his friendship and his quiet, dignified manner during a time when there were still so many elements of “Jim Crow” surrounding him. Well done, Cecilroy, Rest in Peace my dear friend.