Ronald (Ron) David Pettry 79 of Palestine, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2021.  He was born April 16th, 1942 to the late Leo Anderson and Mary Lee Pettry in Coalsburg, WV.                       Ronald loved to sing, play music, tinkering with things around the house. He loved his family as well as sitting outside their family home on the porch enjoying the fresh air.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leo Anderson and Mary Lee Pettry. 3 brothers Kenneth (Donna), Donald (Anita), Lloyd (Teresa) Pettry, 2 sisters Deanna Pettry and Linda Pettry (Trader).  He is survived by his wife Violet Pettry of Palestine. 5 children, Violet (Scott) Radar (Sierra, Erica, Roman, Seth) of Annamoriah, Ronnie Pettry (Rean, Charlie) Jason Pettry (Shaylyn, Bridgett, Keila) of Elizabeth, Crystal Williams (Levi, Alex, Jaciee) of Palestine, Jermey Pettry (Bailey, Ryan) of Palestine. Step-daughter Renee Yost of Palestine (Ryder, Coal) 15 great grandchildren. 3 sisters, Wanda (Blair) Salsbury of Mineral Wells, WV, Rita (Dale) Hurst of Elizabeth, WV and Shian (Don) Gordon of Saegertown, PA.

Family will hold a graveside service at a later date.  Matheny Whited Funeral Home of Elizabeth is honored to assist the family.