Boyd Lance Petry, 74, of Orange, passed away on June 22, 2015, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.
A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Indian Bayou, Louisiana, on July 1, 1940, he was the son of Kitchell Petry and Stella Faulk Petry. Boyd retired as a mechanic at Gulf/Chevron after 39 years. He volunteered with the Orange Lions Carnival. Boyd and Ginger enjoyed coaching in the Orange Softball league and he also enjoyed bow hunting and catfishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kitchell and Stella Petry and his ex-wife, Ginger Petry.
He is survived by his daughter, Gina Petry of Kirbyville; grandchildren, Blake Petry, Hannah Henley, and Michael Tarver; brother, Charles Petry and wife, Charlotte of Vidor; sister, Peggy Davis and husband, Robert of Fort Worth. He is also survived by his special cousin and coffee friend, Allen Bertrand; his special friends, Arlene Mills and husband, Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Petry, Mitchell Bertrand, Allen Bertrand, Sammy Mills, Anissa Mills, and Kyle Mills.
Condolences
Greene Family
July 1, 2015
Dear Petry Family and Friends, I wasn’t privileged with the remarkable acquaintance of Mr.Petry as you were, but it saddens me to read of your tremendous loss. Please accept my family’s sincerest condolences. It brings great comfort and hope to many to know that The Almighty God and Creator promises to rid humans of death,pain, sorrow, and outcry, very soon, in his Word The Bible . May you all have peace
Rosemary & Charles Hodgkinson
June 25, 2015
So sorry to hear of Boyd's death. Thinking of you all during this most difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Rosemary & Charles Hodgkinson
Angela Granger
June 24, 2015
Blake, I just heard. So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Angie Granger
Melanie
June 23, 2015
Melanie lit a candle in memory of Boyd Lance Petry
Julie Picard
June 23, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers with Boyd's family. May God comfort you during thist time. From Julie Picard, daughter of James and Dorothy Hoffpauir.