Wayne Petree

Wayne Petree, 82, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 in Odessa, TX. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Potosi Cemetery in Potosi, TX.Wayne was born on April 4, 1936 to Mary Erlene and M. A. Petree in Stanton, TX. He worked as a measurement supervisor for Phillips 66 for 38 years before retiring in 1993. He enjoyed traveling in his RV, fishing with his friends and brother, and collecting antiques. He was a Master Mason of the Masonic Lodge and member of the Scottish Rite.Survivors include a son, Bill Petree and wife, Carol of Hobbs, NM ; a daughter, Jana Nelson of Austin; one brother, Maurice Petree and wife E.J. of Sealy; one sister, Joyce Allen of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Jill Melton, and husband Brandon, of Crawford, TX, Clay Nelson, of Kyle, TX, and Kaylee Nelson of Austin. Also two great grandchildren, Natalie, and Tate Melton, and his best friend Kenny Rybolt and wife Debbie. He is preceded in death by his parents, M.A. and Erlene Petree, and a brother Bob Petree.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to the Potosi Cemetery Association in Wayne's name. The address is: P.O. Box 6323, Abilene, TX 79602.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,