Pettit, George Wesley, Sr. age 90, of Blaine, lost his short battle with cancer and went home to be with his Lord on April 29, 2016. Retired US Army. Preceded in death by wife Leona Mae Pettit, daughter Elizabeth (at birth) and son John (1993). Survived by children George (Beverly) Pettit, Jr., Cathy (Mark) Finnesgard, Virgil Pettit, Doreen (Carey) Stroud, Rebecca (George) Tricaglou, Paul (Amy) Pettit and Mark (Alana) Pettit; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, May 2nd with visitation one hour prior to service at Blaine Baptist Church, 46 117th Avenue NE, Blaine. Strike Funeral Home Isanti 763-444-5212 StrikeFuneral.com