Welch & Cornett Funeral Home-Linton
Merrill "Gene" Petry passed away on June 3, 2020 in Linton, Indiana.
Gene was born near Richmond, IN in Wayne County on February 1, 1936 to Raymond Everett Petry and Mary Lou Tiefel Petry.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen Hubbell Petrys. Daughters: Debra Petry Keller and son-in-law Dr. Paul Keller of Florida, Kathy Petry Herndon and son-in-law Eric Herndon of Jasper. Grandchildren to whom he was "Pappy": Taylor Keller Livingston and husband Matt; Rachael Keller, Isaac Herndon and Elise Herndon.
Brother: Max Petry and sister-in-law LaVonne Petry; Sister-in-law Beverly Petry and former Sister-in-law Mary Rowe. Brother and Sisters-in law; Jim and Carol Hubbell and Jerry and Linda Hubbell. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald Petry and Robert Petry, Mother and Father-in-law Roy and Jane Hubbell, Brother-in-law Barry Hubbell, Niece Jessie Hubbell and Great Niece Adrienne Hubbell.
Celebrate his life with family and friends in a calling at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home on Sunday June 7, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be a Private Funeral Service on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Linton First United Methodist Church with Pastor Ben Biggs officiating.
Online condolences may be shared with Gene's family at www.welchcornett.com
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