Community Funeral Care

Thomas Lee Petro, 74, of Trafalgar, passed away June 23, 2026. He was born October 13, 1951, in Franklin, Indiana, to the late William and Betty Lou (Yates) Petro. He is survived by his daughter, Anna Petro, of Trafalgar; son, Shaun Patterson, of Greenwood; brother, John (Andrea) Petro, of Nineveh; grandson, Jack Patterson; and nieces and nephews, Heather Petro, of Trafalgar, Nathan Petro, of Nineveh, and Jordan Petro, of Trafalgar. He dearly loved his cousin, Robert "Pettie" Petro and his sons, Dawson and Wesly. Pettie was like his brother, Thomas refuse to call him cousin, instead always referring to him as his brother. Thomas was a graduate of Indiana Creek, class of 1969 and was the youngest in the state as a third generation watch maker. He was a skilled watch and clock maker for 47 years, self-employed with his father for 12 of those 47 years. Thomas was a beloved father, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Private arrangements were entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.