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Obituary

Jerold “J.R.” Allan Petty (66), of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Akron City Hospital surrounded by his loving daughter, Stacy(Shane) Lemley, and sister, Shawn Bentivegna.

Jerold, best known as J.R., was born in Canton on April 2, 1957. J.R. worked at Gentlebrook and volunteered at his church, Martindale Christian Fellowship. He enjoyed NASCAR, tennis, and loved motorcycles. His dream was to ride in “poker runs” for cancer.

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April 2nd, 1957
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Passed away

January 30th, 2024
Canton, OH

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Jerold "J.R." Petty