VINTON: Charles William Pettit, 72, of Vinton, passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 circumstances.  Condolences may be mailed to LaDonna Pettit, 5353 27 ^th Avenue Drive, Vinton, Iowa 52349.

Charles was born on February 8, 1948 in Waterloo, the son of Bill and Emma (Gipper) Pettit.  On December 30, 1967, he was united in marriage to LaDonna Henkel in Nashua.  Charles supported his family by working in construction, at Terra Chemical, Universal Engineering, and at Whirlpool Corporation.

He loved to spend time laughing and joking with his family and friends, and especially his grandchildren.

Charles will be deeply missed by his wife LaDonna ; two daughters, Tiffiny (Randy) of Vinton, Shannon (Tracy) of Cedar Rapids; his son Gregory (Melissa) of Urbana; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his brothers Doyle and Kevin, and his sisters, Sandra, and Diane.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandson Chad.

Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com