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Petty -- Ralph F. Petty, Jr., age 60, of Roswell passed away December 8, 2002 at his residence. Graveside Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 2605 East 19th Street, Rev. Don Jones of Highland Baptist Church officiated. Ralph was born February 27, 1942 in Carrizozo, NM to Ralph F. Petty Sr. and Zane Harkey Petty. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Margaret of the family home; his mother, Zane H. Petty of Roswell and his father, Ralph F. Petty of Abilene; two children, Jennifer H. Petty and John Benjamin Petty, both of Roswell; special friend, Travis Bishop of Roswell; brother, John D. Petty and wife, Jill of Albuquerque; two sisters, Karon Z. Petty and Sandra P. Stewart both of Roswell; an uncle and aunt, Jack and Chris Harkey of Carrizozo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph was a graduate of Carrizozo High School and attended University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He moved to Ruidoso in 1958 where he began his banking career. While living in Ruidoso, Ralph was privileged to represent Lincoln and Sierra Counties as the youngest New Mexico State Representative in the late 1960's. His banking career later called him to Santa Fe where he acquired his first bank, the Bank of Santa Fe. Ralph spent many years in Santa Fe making friends and helping to promote the area. He was an active member of the New Mexico Amigos in the late 1970's. It was in Santa Fe where he met his wife, Mary Margaret Mead Petty. He later moved to Ruidoso where he was President and major stockholder of the Bank of Ruidoso. After retiring from a longtime banking career, Ralph moved his family to Roswell in 1992 to join his mother in the health food business, Down to Earth Nutrition Center. Ralph was a certified Nutritional consultant who used his thirst for knowledge to help others feel better. Prior to moving to Roswell, Ralph was a major stockholder of numerous banks in New Mexico, where he served as an officer and board member. Although Ralph was badly burned at the age of five, he lived his life with enthusiasm, courage, and confidence. He particularly enjoyed ranching, hunting and golf. Ralph loved his family, worked hard to promote New Mexico, and thoroughly enjoyed helping people heal themselves with God-given natural products. Ralph F. Petty, Jr. is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel and Crematory.
        Published on: Wed December 11, 2002