Kline Petty

Kline Petty, 82, of Valdosta, died on Friday, August 1, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on April 27, 1943, in Folkston, GA to the late Royal & Caroline Johnson Petty. Kline grew up in Folkston and graduated from Charlton County High School in 1961. Determined to further his education, he worked several jobs throughout his college years, initially attending Middle Georgia College and later transferring to the Georgia Institute of Technology where he achieved a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1966. He began his career with Georgia Power Company shortly after graduation and dedicated 35 years to the organization, retiring in 2002 as the South Region Power Delivery manager in Valdosta. In retirement, Kline remained active with the Georgia Power Company Ambassadors and Mended Hearts of Valdosta continuing to serve his community. He enjoyed playing golf with friends and family and also liked watching tournaments on television. More than anything, Kline was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who cherished time spent with his loved ones. He was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Linda H. Petty of Valdosta, three children and their spouses, Kloan & Mike Bass of Hahira, Kline & Renee Petty of Woodstock, Mitzi & Brad Hutcheson of Cumming; nine grandchildren, Brandon (& Sarah) Petty of Cumming, Lyl (& Logan) Taylor of Canton, Sierra Petty of Woodstock, Kaitlyn Bass of Hahira, Alyson (& Tony) Carreno of Virginia, Briggs (& Anna) Hutcheson of Oakwood, Bryce Hutcheson, Bradley Hutcheson, Brody Hutcheson, all of Cumming. Also surviving are three great grandchildren, Grayson Petty, Everleigh Taylor, Noelle Carreno, three brothers, Clayton Petty, Rod Petty and Jimmy (& Ann) Petty, all of Folkston and a sister, Ruby (& Everette) Sikes, also of Folkston, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Alonda Petty Daniel, and three brothers, Tom Petty, Authur Petty and Walter Petty.

The funeral for Mr. Petty will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Dr. Robby Foster will officiate. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery in Folkston, GA at 3:00 pm following the service. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 pm at the funeral home on Monday, August 4, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanecares.com Carson McLane Funeral Home