Edgar Lawton Petty died June 8, 2018. Born March 2, 1926 to Edgar and Mary Elizabeth (Lawton) Petty. Brother H.D. Petty. Married Adelaide Pregizer August 23, 1950 (died 2012). Attended Oklahoma City Public Schools. Earned B. A. in Psychology from Oklahoma Baptist University. Earned a masters and doctorate (1964) in Educational Psychology from OU. Edgar served in the U.S. Navy (WWII) 1944-1946 aboard the USS Roosevelt.
He taught in Oklahoma City Public School (1.953-1958). Instructor in Education at OU (1958-1962). Associate Professor of Education and Psychology at Eastern New Mexico University (1962-1968) and Vice President for Student Affairs (1967-1968). Professor in Psychology and Personnel Services and on the Adjunct Faculty at Central State University (1968-2000).
Edgar accepted Christ and taught Bible studies in many churches and in the community throughout his life time. As a longtime member of Heritage Presbyterian Church in Edmond, he served as a Ruling Elder and Emeritus Elder ( 2011).
He spent many years breeding and raising pigeons (doves), chickens and ducks to study the genetics of color and pattern in plumage. He was active in poultry organizations throughout his life time.
Remaining family includes one niece, three nephews, fourteen great nieces and nephews, seven great great nieces and nephews and many cousins.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage Presbyterian Church Deacons Fund
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