William Edward Petry, age 60 of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Allen, Kentucky. He was born July 31, 1961 in Martin, Kentucky to the late William Morris “Bosh” & Willie DeRossett Petry. He was the husband of Sherry Rorrer Petry. He was a former Prestonsburg City Police, a retired Kentucky State Trooper Badge # 1137 where he held positions of Trooper, Detective and Public Affairs Officers. He received the award of Post 9 Trooper of the Year. He was the current Fire Chief for Martin City Fire Department and Deputy for Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Badge #214. He was a member of John W. Hall Lodge #950 where he was Past Master, Member of the Oleika Shriners Temple in Lexington, Kentucky, A Member of the the Scottish Rites of Free Masonry 32°. Along with his wife he is survived by his Son: William Chase Petry of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Daughter: Courtney Branham (Shane) Dingus of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Grandchildren: Haley Morgan Dingus & Charles Walker Dingus; Sister: Karen Petry of Saint Simons Island, Georgia; One Aunt & A Host of Cousins, Family & Friends; Mother-in-law: Judith Rorrer of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Brother-in-law: Tommy (Kristal) Rorrer of Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Nephews: Stratton & Tanner Rorrer. Along with parents he was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents: Mel & JoAnn Coburn Petry; Maternal Grandparents: Will & Lunata Crisp DeRossett. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 6pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky and will be held from 12 noon-9pm Monday, July 4, 2022

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 11am at Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky with Jeff White officiating

Burial will follow at Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, Kentucky