Mr. Christopher (Chris) James Drye, age 48 of Rockwell passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Mr. Drye was born April 4, 1970 in Cabarrus County to Naomi Lane Holcomb Drye and the late Carl Allen Drye. He graduated from South Rowan High School where he played football and also was a member of the Shrine Bowl team his senior year in high school. He went on to graduate from Catawba College earning a degree in Business. Chris was in the salvage business owning his own business, Drye's Auto Crushing for many years. He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. He had a large personality and loved to put a smile on your face and make you laugh. He was an expert grill master and loved hearing you tell him how good his food was. He loved pets and cared deeply for his own “fur babies”, Anna, Spice, Frances and Dixie. He truly will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Caleb Allen Drye and Carson James Drye, both of Salisbury. Also surviving Chris are his brother, John Allen Drye (Lesleigh) and sister Lynn Drye Trester (John) also of Salisbury. He also leaves behind nieces, Carley Drye Blumfield (Scott) of Forest, VA, Alexandra Lane Drye of Columbia, SC and Natalie Michelle Trester of Salisbury and a nephew, James Adam Drye of Salisbury. Funeral services for Mr. Drye will be held in the Chapel at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, 1420 North Main Street, China Grove, NC on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00PM officiated by Pastor Mike Shoaf of Nazareth Community Church. Visitation for Chris will take place prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home. Entombment is to follow his funeral service at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dignitymemorial.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Drye.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Jan. 11, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Drye

18 Entries

Randy

January 22, 2019

Shannon, so sorry for the pain of your loss.

Marilyn King

January 13, 2019

Donna
Peace of the LORD be with you and the boys.
We are always here if you need us.
Love, Marilyn and Ro King

Susan Hedrick

January 13, 2019

I did not personally know Chris, but are friends with his wonderful sons. My prayers are with the Drye family as they grieve the loss of a man who left us way too early. May God bless you during this difficult time and give you strength and peace.

Jeff Burleyson

January 13, 2019

Many of my strongest memories from childhood include Chris Drye. We became friends in second grade at North Hills Christian school through China Grove Jr High and South Rowan. As teenagers Carl and Naomi always welcomed us into their home, whether it was at the Landis house or Lake house we always knew we were going to eat well, laugh hard and have a good time. (Bacon eggs and biscuits for breakfast peel and eat shrimp for lunch- steak and baked potato for supper with snacks in between was highly likely- thank you Ms. Drye, 30+ years later we have not forgotten)
Chris was one of the greatest High School Linebackers ever come through the state of North Carolina and the only player I know that played both ways in the Shrine Bowl. Everything Chris did was full throttle

Thanks for the memories Old Friend!

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Brent Springer

January 13, 2019

I enjoyed working for Chris, and will miss Chris! Sorry for the loss to the family.

Ann Kirkman

January 12, 2019

Truly sorry for your loss.

Darryl Atwell

January 12, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time. Chris and I were classmates at North Hills Christian school.There we became good friends. We had a ball riding motorcycles and having sleep overs.Even went to the lake for the weekend a few times with him and his family.Wonderful memories!! Hey was a good friend and will be sorely missed.

The Youkers

January 12, 2019

Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.

S W

January 12, 2019

When we someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. My sincerest condolences to the family.

January 12, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you. His example was written in the Bible to give us hope.
Rom.15:4

January 12, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Christopher. May you be comforted by our loving God during this very sad time, John 3:16.

randall horn

January 11, 2019

Hard to believe that Chriss has left us. So sad for the Drye family. He was a good friend to many people. may God comfort you in your time of need.

Paul Burgess

January 11, 2019

You will always be missed brother.

Marie Licata

January 11, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the Drye family for their loss.
The Licata's

Your neighbor..

January 11, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Drye family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
-Psalms 145:18,19

Billy Hales

January 11, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed discussing NCSU sports with Chris.