William Preston "Billy" Pettry

William Preston "Billy" Pettry, 91 of Springfield went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 25, 1925 in Edwight, West Virginia to King Dewey and Lillian Ray (Daniels) Pettry. Billy was a member of the Miami Valley United Baptist Church. He served his country during World War II in the US Army as a drill sergeant. Billy worked as a coal miner in Kentucky for 17 years. He was a 60 year member of the Van Lear Masonic Lodge # 885. He moved to Springfield in 1965, were he worked for Robbins & Myers until he retired. Billy coached Babe Ruth baseball for many years. Billy was a huge Kentucky Wildcats fan, loved to play ping pong and golf, but most especially going to church. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother King Pettry, Jr.; two sisters Marie Van Hoose and Lois Daugherty (Charles); and only son William Michael "Bill Mike". Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Emileen (Webb) Pettry; sister-in-law Joyce (Webb) Music (Ray) and Sherry (Webb) Wetzel (Freddy); a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many, many, many friends. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 PM. in the Miami Valley United Baptist Church 660 W. Hyde Road Yellow Springs. The family is being served by the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Services will be Thursday at 11:00 AM. in the Jones Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, KY. with visitation from 9 – 11 AM. The day he passed away he asked for a pen and paper to scribble his last note to Betty. "Whether I go or stay I’m a winner either way! Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.