Robert Lynn “Dugger” Petty, age 71 of Kingston Springs, TN died peacefully July 17, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.
He was the son of the late Kenneth Rudolph and Rosannah Hix Rader Petty. Dugger proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Shacklett Church of Christ, where he served as elder.
Dugger had a large and loving family, which he loved dearly. He had a passion for fishing, hunting and especially duck hunting. He had a long working career during his life. He was the owner of the former Duggers Grocery on Hwy 70 in the Shacklett Community and later worked with Purity Dairies. He was involved with Tennessee Tool Supply, with his brothers, for several years which is known today as Tennessee Contractors. Even though he worked publicly he always considered himself a farmer. He was a cattle farmer and enjoyed his time raising crops.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Debra O’Brien Petty; his sons, Jody Petty (Jennifer), Jeremy Petty (Denise), Jeffrey Petty (Holly) and Jason Petty (Elisabeth), his brothers and sisters; Kenneth Petty (Carol), Gary L. Petty (Linda), Ted Petty (Lee), Joyce Beshears, Gail Andrews (Ben), Margarette Chapman (Raymond) and Patricia “Trish” Gentry (Gary), his grandchildren; Katelynn, Kendahl, Jaden, Jalynn, Bryce, Graham and Heath.
