Gordon Earl Petry, Sr.
August 7, 1939 - January 2, 2022
Gordon Earl Petry, Sr, 82 of Huntington, WV passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born August 7, 1939 in Huntington, WV; son of the late Harry Petry and Mildred Lawton. He was retired from CSX and was a veteran of the United States Navy; where he served as a Flight Mechanic on USS Randolph. He was also a member of Christ Temple Church in Huntington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-dad, John Lawton. Gordon is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carol Lusher Petry; son, Gordon (Lisa) Petry; daughter, Michelle (James) Kirby; sister, Cheryl (Dickie) Blankenship; grandchildren, Andrew (Tessa) Petry, Austin Petry, Grace Kirby and Faith Kirby; special friend, Larry Lawrence; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705 with Pastor Chuck Lawrence and Pastor Dwight Mays officiating. Burial and military rites will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, WV. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, WV. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com
Gordon Earl Petry, Sr, 82 of Huntington, WV passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born August 7, 1939 in Huntington, WV; son of the late Harry Petry and Mildred Lawton. He was retired from CSX and was a veteran of the United States Navy;... View Obituary & Service Information