Rev. Lowell David Petry

Rev. Lowell David Petry, 61, of Afton passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Augusta Health. Born September 11, 1958 in Greenfield, IN, he was the son of Joyce (Howard) Petry and the late Quentin Emerson Petry. On August 16, 1977 he married Elizabeth Webb. The two shared a blessed marriage of 42 years together. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Edward Petry. Lowell received a bachelor’s degree in religious studies at Saint Leo College in St. Leo, FL and later a master’s degree in theology from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University. He served as a minister for congregations in Greensville County, Brunswick County, Isle of Wight County, and currently at Rodes United Methodist Church in Afton, VA. Lowell was a U.S. Navy veteran having served his country honorably for nine and a half years. During his time with the Navy, he worked as a nuclear engineer, illustrator draftsmen, and alongside NATO. During baseball seasons, he served as a Public Address Announcer for the Tom Sox Baseball League with the Charlottesville City Schools and the University of Virginia Baseball Team. He enjoyed singing, hunting, traveling, fishing, going to the beach, amusement parks, and eating good food. In addition to his loving wife and his mother, survivors include his three sons, Gabriel Michael Petry and wife, Catherine of Christiansburg, VA, Alexander Richmond Petry and fiancé, Carmen Dailey of Richmond, VA, and Quentin Elliott Petry and wife, Jessica of Christiansburg, VA; grandchildren, Kenneth Lowell Petry, Isabelle Nichole Petry, Elizabeth Naomi Petry, Noah Elliott Petry, Gordon Douglas Petry, Clarke Emerson Petry, and Grayson Bruce Petry; siblings, Dahl Eugene Petry and wife, Kay of Arlington, IN, Karen Louise Derenard and husband, Bob of Fontana, CA, Janis Kay Blessinger and husband, Roy of Greenfield, IN, Evelyn Jean Sammons and husband, Wayne of Rushville, IN, and Elaine Maxine Steele and husband, Philip of Mt. Comfort, IN; and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Rodes United Methodist Church, 286 Avon Road, Afton, VA with Rev. Richard McDowell officiating. Due to COVID-19, the service will be held outside to maintain safe social distancing. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to Rodes United Methodist Church, 286 Avon Road, Afton, VA 22920. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro, 618 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 22980. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com