Earl Petry Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Earl Petry Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, born in Eldorado, Ohio, who passed away on January 13, 2022, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earl Petry Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl and Elizabeth Petry, Sr. (Tabe); his wife Delores M. Petry; his siblings, Carl Petry, Paul "Pep" Petry, Ruth Deaton and Florence Root; his granddaughter Melissa Petry; his great grandchild Shelby Ann Petry; and his daughter-in-law Judy Petry.

He is survived by: his sons, Robert Petry (D. J.) of Beavercreek, Donald Petry (Sherri Bradley) of Harrisburg, NC and Jeffrey Petry (Betsy) of Bellbrook; his grandchildren, Chris Petry (Kellie), Amber Mullenix (Brittany), Michelle Petry, Leandra Petry, Jamey Petry (Zach Luckenbill), Amie Snyder (Shannon), Brian Klein (Angela Skinner), Jessica Bender (Jeffrey) and LaWanda Linker (Mark); his great grandchildren, Kaitlynn Nappo, Tonilynn Nappo, Mikayla Snyder, Boston Snyder, Ava Bender, Jacob Bender, Cole Bender, Alex Petry, Tyler Linker, Jacob Linker, Amanda Phillips (Brandon), Brayden, Carter Luckenbill and Zoey Klein; his great great grandchildren, Atlas Linker, Emmy Phillips and Elliot Phillips; his brother-in-law Kenny Smith (Donna); and his niece Deb Smith. He is also survived by numerous other nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Gratis First Brethren Church.