Richard Eugene (Gene) Petty, 77, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Thursday morning December 3, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring.  Richard was born on August 16, 1943 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.  He was the son of Letha (Varner) and Perry Petty.  Richard served his country with honors in the US Air Force.  He was a retired dental technician in the dental industry.  Richard was a winter resident for several years and then become a permanent resident in 2014 moving here from Shelbyville, Indiana.  Richard was of the Methodist faith.  Richard enjoyed scouting with his sons, fishing the local lakes and enjoyed a good game of golf.  He loved to be with his family and friends anytime they could get together, especially time with his grandchildren.  Richard is preceded in death by his loving wife Susan and daughter Martha Jane Petty.  He is survived by his loving children; Richard "Rich", Ashley C., Timothy Joseph "TJ", 6 grandchildren,  and two sisters; Mary Ann Larson and Marian King.  Services to celebrate Richard's life will be held next spring in Shelbyville, Indiana. Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com .