Obituary: Charles Stanley Pettry of Dry Creek, West Virginia

Charles Stanley Pettry passes away at 88

Charles Stanley Pettry died Sunday, November 8, 2026, at his home in Dry Creek, West Virginia, according to Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center.

Born on February 9, 1938, in Packsville, West Virginia, Pettry was the son of Dewey and Icie Williams Pettry. His life spanned nearly nine decades of service and family devotion, marked by his time as a proud US Navy Veteran.

The community of Dry Creek and the broader Beckley area are mourning a man whose primary mission was centered on the stability and happiness of his kin. Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center said that Pettry’s life was defined by an unconditional love for his family, regardless of the circumstances they faced.

A life defined by family and service

Pettry’s personal history was deeply rooted in West Virginia. While serving in the Navy, he built a foundation of discipline and duty that transitioned into a lifelong commitment to his wife, Edith Ann Pettry, whom he described as the love of his life.

Obituary: Charles Stanley Pettry of Dry Creek, West Virginia — Photo: echovita.com

He leaves behind a large family legacy. He is survived by his son, Stanley Pettry; his daughters, Lisa Renee Pettry and Janie Price; and his brothers, Roland Pettry and Allen Pettry. A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren also remain to carry forward his values, as reported by echovita.com.

The loss is felt deeply by his surviving relatives, as he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Pettry, his brother, Junior Pettry, and his sisters, Mary Irene Pettry, Nancy Arnett, Imogene Jarrell, and Verna Mae Sparks, Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center reported.

For Pettry, success was not measured by professional accolades but by the simple, profound wishes that his family would always love one another and find happiness in their chosen paths. He sought to provide endless opportunities and create memories that would serve as a lasting foundation for those he left behind.

Services scheduled for Beckley

Family and friends can gather to honor his memory this coming Friday, November 13, 2026. The arrangements are being handled by the Melton Mortuary Chapel located at 1200 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV 25801, according to echovita.com.

The schedule for the day includes the following:

Visitation: Friday, November 13, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Funeral Service: Friday, November 13, at 7:00 PM at the Melton Mortuary Chapel.

Pastor Terry Layton will officiate the funeral service, Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center reported. Those wishing to express their sympathies may visit www.meltonmortuary.com to leave a condolence or a message for the family.

The family has also said that those wishing to honor Pettry’s memory may choose to send flowers or plant a tree through the funeral home’s floral store.

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