Charles Stanley Pettry, 88, Beloved Family Man and Navy Veteran
Charles Stanley Pettry, an 88-year-old United States Navy veteran, passed away on Sunday at his home in Dry Creek, West Virginia, according to Melton Mortuary.
Born on February 9, 1938, in Packsville, West Virginia, he was the son of Dewey and Icie Williams Pettry. Throughout his life, family remained his central focus. He married Edith Ann Pettry, who preceded him in death, alongside his brother Junior Pettry, and sisters Mary Irene Pettry, Nancy Arnett, Imogene Jarrell, and Verna Mae Sparks.
Pettry defined his life through unconditional devotion to his relatives. His primary wishes centered on mutual care, happiness, and enduring support among his descendants. Every sacrifice he made was anchored in the belief that family was everything.
He is survived by his son, Stanley Pettry, and his daughters, Lisa Renee Pettry and Janie Price. His surviving family also includes his brothers, Roland Pettry and Allen Pettry, as well as a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will carry forward his values.
Community members and loved ones will gather for visitation on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. The funeral service will follow immediately at 7:00 PM at the Melton Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Terry Layton officiating.
The family has invited those wishing to express sympathy or leave condolences to visit Melton Mortuary online. Memorial tributes, floral arrangements, and tree-planting dedications can also be arranged directly through the funeral home’s floral store.