Drew Michael Pettijohn
December 4, 1999 ~ May 8, 2019
Drew Michael Pettijohn, 19, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence.
Drew, known by his closest friends and family as “Drew Boo” and “Elmo”, was born December 4, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV, the son of Shawna M. Matthews and David M. Pettijohn. He had a great sense of humor, and always knew how to cheer someone up when they were having a bad day. Drew loved his family dearly, and was especially protective of his siblings. He was a cat whisperer, and enjoyed mudding, fishing, and hunting. Drew loved kids, and they loved him, especially his nieces.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Frank and Jenny Parker, and Stan and Gerry Matthews; paternal great grandparents, Jerry Stanfill, and Margaret and Edward Morris; uncle, Richard Dale Stanfill; cousin, Joshua Kates; and great aunt, Yvonne Gubler.
Drew is survived by his mother, Shawna M. Matthews of Morrisonville, IL; father, David M. Pettijohn of Oxford, AR; siblings, D.J. Stanfill of Utah, Marcus (Alana Yucaneer) Matthews of Taylorville, IL, Felicia Stanfill of Auburn, IL, Sierra Bechtol of Blue Mound, IL, Cory Kehl of Las Vegas, NV, Summer Pettijohn of Taylorville, IL, and Autumn Pettijohn of Morrisonville, IL; nieces, Harper and Lennon; paternal grandparents, Rodney and Jacquelyn Stanfill of Taylorville, IL; maternal grandparents, Nancy and Harold Nyman of Gwinn, MI; great grandmother, Normadean Stanfill of Edwardsville, IL; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation & Funeral Ceremony: The family will receive guests from 11:00 a.m. until the time of ceremony at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 304 Carlin St., Morrisonville, IL 62546, with Rev. Dayle Badman officiating. Please come Cowboy Casual.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Family of Drew Michael Pettijohn, c/o of Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home. Donations of food may be made to the American Legion Post #721 in Morrisonville, after 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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We will always remember your silly laugh! We love you Drewboo!
Thinking of you all. Thoughts and prayers.
Shawna much love and prayers for you and your family so sorry for your loss
No words can describe how sorry I am to hear about the loss of Drew. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Elmo I will always love you and miss you my little buddy
Papa
DREW….. YOU WILL BE SO MISSED BY YOUR FAMILY. I WISH YOU COULD HAVE GRASPED HOW MUCH YOU WERE LOVED.
LOVING YOU ALWAYS AUNT LINDA & UNCLE MARK
Drew was one of my favorite 5th graders. He always had a great story, and you never knew what might come out of his mouth. I truly enjoyed Drew and I will never forget him. He will definitely be a guardian angel over so many. Rest in Peace Drew, you will never be forgotten.
A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was sent by LINDA AND MARK ELLIS on May 9, 2019
A RAY OF SUNSHINE was ordered on May 9, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. We didn’t know Drew, but we remember Summer and Autumn when they played ball with Marissa. We just wanted to say, we care.
Marissa”s grandparents.
Sorry for your loss
So hard to believe you are gone Drew you and Devin grew up to be great young men together and I remember all the times you boys spent together. My heart is so heavy for your family right now and my thoughts and prayers to them during this time. Drew hun we will always love and miss you. Gonna miss that laugh of yours and the beautiful smile of yours. I know my son is deeply saddened by this you was his best friend since you were like 5 yrs old and I hope you look over him and all your family and friends. RIP Drew love you!
I’m sorry I never got a chance to know you!!!
I love you Drew Boo! Your one of a kind and surely gonna be missed.
Hey buddy I love you and will miss you
Uncle Jaymz
For all of the Pettijohn family – We were saddened to hear of Drew’s passing. Baseball days were a blast. Charlie was with Drew last week and said that Drew was his happy self. You have our family’s deepest sympathies.
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on May 10, 2019
A BALANCE EASEL SPRAY was sent on May 10, 2019
I’m so sorry I never got to know you.
I’m so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family, Drew was a great person to talk to and im going to miss him. RIP buddy
I grew up in Morrisonville. I have not met Drew or his parents. I am sorry for your family’s loss. May your son, brother, rest in peace.
Drew You were such a sweet little guy and grew to be a loving young man Gary and I will Never forget you Your like Part of the Family. Rest in Peace God Bless you and watch Over you Mom and Family You are with the Angles
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Drew. I’m also sorry for the separation of the families and never having met my great nephew.