Olin Petitjean, 77 of Kilgore passed away December 29, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1929 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Emile and Ethel Patton Petitjean.
He retired from the E. J. Brach Candy Company and was a member of Joy Baptist Church in Liberty City.
He is survived by his wife; Elaine Petitjean of Kilgore; one son; Roy Petitjean and his wife Margaret of Lake Hawkins; one daughter; Sherri Hensley and her husband Floyd of Denton; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens under the direction of Lakeview Funeral Home.
The family requests memorials to be made to Legacy Hispice, 1905 W. Loop 281, Longview, Texas 75604.