Individual Details
James Milam Pettus II
(20 Aug 1935 - 22 Apr 2010)
James "Jim" Milam Pettus II, 73, formerly of Bee County, died on Thursday, April 22, 2010.
He was born on Aug. 20, 1936, to the late Marianne Scott and Lewis Albert Pettus. He lived many years in California, Mexico and Colorado but spent the last 20 years in Goliad. He was a rancher, farmer, cutting horse enthusiast and former model/actor.
Survivors include a daughter, Shannon (Glenn) Mayo; a son, James (Shawn) Pettus; and six grandchildren.
Family links:
Parents:
Lewis Albert Pettus (1910 - 1974)
Marianna Scott Pettus (1910 - 1973)
Siblings:
James Milam Pettus (1935 - 2010)
Lewis Scott Pettus (1939 - 1939)*
He was born on Aug. 20, 1936, to the late Marianne Scott and Lewis Albert Pettus. He lived many years in California, Mexico and Colorado but spent the last 20 years in Goliad. He was a rancher, farmer, cutting horse enthusiast and former model/actor.
Survivors include a daughter, Shannon (Glenn) Mayo; a son, James (Shawn) Pettus; and six grandchildren.
Family links:
Parents:
Lewis Albert Pettus (1910 - 1974)
Marianna Scott Pettus (1910 - 1973)
Siblings:
James Milam Pettus (1935 - 2010)
Lewis Scott Pettus (1939 - 1939)*
Events
| Birth | 20 Aug 1935 | Beeville, Bee County, Texas | |||
| Death | 22 Apr 2010 | Victoria, Victoria County, Texas | |||
| Burial | Pettus-Lott Cemetery, Goliad County, Texas |  |  |
Families
Notes
Burial
Inscription: "I Did It My Way"Note: Per his request, Jim is buried outside the fence of the cemetery, symbolizing his "black sheep" status in the family.
Endnotes
1. Find A Grave Memorial# 51925269.