Todd K. Pettus, 39, of Lee's Summit, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home.

Todd was born on October 2, 1979 in Summit, New Jersey, the son of Don K. and Carol Ann (Stewart) Pettus.

Survivors include: his father, Don Pettus of Lee's Summit; one brother Craig A. Pettus and his wife Bea of Orrick; one uncle, Dwight Pettus of Orrick; one aunt, Judith Hunt and her husband Roger of Leawood, KS; one nephew, Tyler Pettus and cousins: Kelly Miller and Greg Hunt.

Todd was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Ann.

Todd was reared and educated in Little Rock, Arkansas and was a graduate of Central High School.  He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where he earned his Bachelor's Degree.  He attended the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg where he received his Master's Degree in Safety Engineering.  Todd's work history includes St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City and for Sigma in St. Louis.  He was an avid runner and enjoyed camping and the great outdoors.  He will be missed dearly by his loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation starting one half hour prior to services at 10:30 a.m.  Interment will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.

The lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition.  Memorials may dropped off at Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main St., Richmond, or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Please share your memories with the family of Todd by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .