Providence United Methodist Men

03/14/2023

Harry Leonard Packett, Jr., 79, of Montross, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023. He retired after 35 years at Levi Strauss Co. as a material spreader and was a member of Rappahannock Baptist Church.
Harry is survived by his brothers, Sherwood Packett (Sadie) of Warsaw and Norman Packett of Pennsylvania; sister, Doris Christen of California and sister-in-law, Ruth Packett of Montross.
He is preceded in death by his parents, H. Leonard Packett and Celesta Jenkins Packett and brothers, Claude Packett and Stanley Packett.
The family will receive friends at Rappahannock Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 1 pm to 2 pm with the funeral service immediately following at 2 pm. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Harry, to Welch Funeral Home at 17546 Kings Hwy. Montross, VA 22520.

01/04/2022

Stanley Wilson Packett, 87, of Montross, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born on October 25, 1934 to Leonard and Celesta Packett. Stanley was a member of Providence United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Men’s Club. After retiring from Levi-Strauss, he started his lawn care service where he enjoyed working outside. He loved cutting grass on his John Deere! Stanley was always amazed by all of God’s creations; including the sun, moon, stars and skies of blue.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth of 62 years; son, James W. Packett (Theresa) of Montross; granddaughter, Tiffany Wittman (Josh); great-grandsons, Macon, Jackson, Colston and Paxton; sister, Doris Christian of California; brothers, Sherwood Packett (Sadie) of Warsaw; Harry Packett of Montross and Norman Packett of Pennsylvania.

Stanley is preceded in death by his brother, Claude Packett and also his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Providence United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Providence United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Providence United Methodist Cemetery Fund or Providence UMC Men’s Club: PO Box 913, Montross, VA 22520.

*Providence UMC will be live airing the service on 97.3 FM. from the packing lot of the church.

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