James William Petrey

James William Petrey obituary, Crab Orchard, KY

James William Petrey

James Petrey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKnight Funeral Home Inc on Jun. 30, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

James William Petrey, 61 of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital. Born May 21, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of the late James Cecil and Mildred Bryant Petrey. He had previously worked as a truck driver.
Survivors Include:
Uncle, Willie Petrey and Wife, Scena Ann
Several cousins and many friends also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents, Flossie Phillips and Marvin Bryant and Paternal Grandparents, Brad and Annie Mullins Petrey
Gravesite Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor James Petrey's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign James Petrey's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?