Tommy L. "Tom" Petrey, 72, of Indianapolis, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Community North Hospital.
Born September 23, 1951, Somerset, Kentucky, he was the son of Chester Ernest Petrey and Mary F. (Turpen) Petrey.
He married Deborah Lynn (Hardwick) Petrey on June 21, 1975, and she preceded him in death on April 22, 2023.
Survivors include 1 son- Aaron Petrey (wife Michele), brother- Jerry Petrey (Carol) of Somerset, KY; 3 sisters- Doris Adkins of Somerset, Sandra Blandau of Hazard, Kentucky, Margaret Reynolds (Eddie) of Indianapolis; 1 grandchild- Elijah Petrey, nieces- Mary Rachel Blandau, Melissa Springar, nephews- Chris Adkins, Jered Petrey (Shayna), Matthew Petrey (Ally), Jason Adkins (Britni), Nicholas Hardwick, and several great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, sister Betty Ann Petrey, brother Denny Petrey, and niece Courtney "Coco" Adkins.
Tom had lived in this area since 1998 after moving from Kentucky. Tom graduated from Somerset High School where he played football and basketball, he then graduated from Eastern Kentucky University where he received a Master's Degree in Education. He was Director of Environmental Services for Major Hospital for 14 years, retiring from there, and had taught school for several years, in Georgia and Kentucky.
Tom was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, being married for 47 years to Deborah. The delight of his life was his grandson Elijah and he loved watching him play sports. He enjoyed fishing, camping, cookouts, and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.
Services will be held in Somerset, Kentucky, at Pulaski Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodstock Cemetery in Somerset.
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