He was born in Charleston on January 4, 1950, and was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Petry, mother and stepfather, Myra and Elmo Biller.
Ronald was a U. S. Army veteran and was an employee with 20 years of service with the WV Bureau of Senior Services where he received a certificate of appreciation from then Gov. Earl Tomblin for his hard work and dedication.
He is survived by son, Michael Petry of Charleston; daughters, Cindy (Kevin) Yates of Huntington and Casey (Aaron) Carr of Fayetteville; brother, Lewis McClure (Becky) Petry of Ohio; sister, Myra Rodeheaver of Charleston; grandchildren, Josh and Destiny Sexton, Jeremiah Yates and Madelyn Petry; nieces, Amy Holden and Sara Juniga; and nephews, Aaron and Matthew Petry, and Steve Rodeheaver II.
A private family service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with Pastor Mike Long officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow the service at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.
A walk through visitation will be Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 12:00 Noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is mandated by the Governor and the CDC that proper facial coverings be worn and that social distancing be observed.
