LANCASTER, SC –Mr. Eric Stephen "Steve" Pettit, age 65, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 18, 1958, in Lancaster, a son of the late Joseph Franklin Pettit, Jr. and Eleanor Pettit-Brouwer and was the husband of Tammy Cauthen Pettit. Steve was a very talented building contractor, who was an exceptional craftsman when it came to installing moldings and had the ability to construct a masterpiece from a small sketch. He enjoyed being outdoors, working on his farm, watching wildlife, fishing, and riding horses. Family was most important to him, and he was a very devoted loving husband and father. His wife Tammy and his daughter Paige were his whole world. Steve was a very outgoing, friendly person who enjoyed spending time with his family and daily phone conversation with his many friends.

Steve is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tammy Pettit; his daughter, Paige Pettit and her boyfriend, Chance Jordan of Lancaster; two brothers, Adrian Pettit and his wife Denise and Bryan Pettit and his wife Lisa all of Lancaster; a sister, Pam Vaughn and her husband Randy of Lancaster; his stepfather, Don Brouwer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Celebration of Life Service for Steve will be 11:00 am Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Luke United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Douglas Pate. Inurnment will be private.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. one hour prior to the service, at St. Luke United Methodist Church and other times at the home of Steve, Tammy, and Paige.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.