Chris Dellinger

Chris Dellinger J.W. "Chris" Dellinger, 83, of Mooresville, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, May 14 at Peninsula Baptist Church in Moor-esville with Rev. Robert Jackson and Rev. David Simon officiating. Burial will take place at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte at 3 p.m. Friday. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday at Peninsula Baptist Church prior to the funeral. Born March 9, 1927, he was the son of the late W.H. and Annie Mae Caudle Dellinger. He retired from the transportation industry, Bowman Company. Chris proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed on Guam. He was a member of Peninsula Baptist Church and was active in the VFW of Statesville. Chris was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Ann Dellin-ger, and sisters, Billy Yon, Evelyn Gilley and Naomi Contamarinus. He is survived by his sons; Richard E. Dellin-ger (Wanda) of Charlotte, Kenneth Dellinger of Mooresville, Danny C. Dellinger (Patty) of Wesley Chapel and David L. Dellinger of Matthews. A brother, Bill Dellinger (Connie) of Kannapolis, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren also survive him. Chris was truly in love with Jesus Christ, and his smile was the reflection of this amazing love. Online condolences may be left at www. whitleysfuneralhome.com. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Peninsula Baptist Church, 687 Brawley School Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117.