Douglas Petty, age 88 of Medina, passed away May 15, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 17, 1927 in Ida, Louisiana to the late Crit and Gypsy Bell (Williams) Petty. Douglas retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant from the US Marine Corps, serving 23 devoted and loyal years and in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He later worked for Bennett Lumber in Medina for another 20 years. The Marine Corps and his family were his life.

Douglas is survived by his loving children Robert Petty, James Petty, and Beth (Jeffrey) Olson; his beloved grandchildren Charles "Bill" (Joy) Anderson and Krystal Anderson; dear great-grandchildren Charles "Tre" and Thomas "TW" Anderson; and his sister Damaris Boston.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Phyllis in 2006; brothers Joe, Crit, Jr., Frank, and Merwin; and his sisters Myrtle and Ingles.

The family will receive friends on Thursday May 28th from 6-8:00 pm and Friday , May 29th from 1:30-2:00 pm at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina 44256
A graveside service with military honors will immediately follow the visitation on Friday and will be held at 2:30 pm at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VNS Hospice, 58 Ridgewood Rd, Akron, OH 44321.