Rev. Lee Edward Pettis, 71, went to see Jesus on July 17, 2024.

Lee was born May 11, 1953, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Linza E. and Grace E. Pettis. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of Northwest Laurens High School, University of Georgia, Emory University, and Asbury Seminary where he received a Doctor of Ministry.

Lee was a CPA  since 1987 and was a corporate controller at YKK AP America in Dublin until he felt the calling to become a pastor.

Lee has currently been serving as pastor of Soperton, Landsberg, and Glenwood Global Methodist churches. He has served as an elder in the United Methodist Church and is presently an elder in the Global Methodist Church.

He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Pam, and three children; Whitney, Lesley, and J.R., along with six grandchildren. He also leaves behind his siblings, Becky, Jeff, Jim, and Jerry.

Services will be held at Soperton Global Methodist Church at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 21, 2024, with visitation to begin at 2 PM.

Private family graveside services will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Soperton, Landsberg, and Glenwood Global Methodist Churches.