Charles Spencer Mabry

Charles Spencer Mabry, 38, of Ellijay, passed away Sept. 22, 2025.

He was born Sept. 12, 1987, in Dunwoody, the son of Charles Burton Mabry, Nancy Savage Mabry (deceased), and Linda D. Mabry (stepmother). He attended A Gathering Place Ministry with a very special friend, Nicole Difiglio.

He loved the outdoors and was an avid hiker. He was always ready to grab a tent and head into the wilderness with friends in tow. A serious forager with knowledge of many plants in the woods, he eagerly awaited the first chanterelles each spring and cooking up his forest bounty.
Spending his early years in the Buford area, he was surrounded by many accomplished artists.

A very creative young man, one of his many talents was seen in his leathering skills, handed down from the Mabry family dating back to the 1940s. For several years, he was engaged in cosplay, creating costumes for themed events as recently as the Renaissance Festival.

Though of small stature, this young man had a huge heart and was loved by everyone who had a chance to encounter his infectiously warm smile.

He loved spending time with his family and friends. Though he had no children of his own, he was bestowed the honor of being a godfather to many of his friends' children.

He loved animals, and they loved him. From an early age, he surrounded himself with not only domestic but wild animals, a "Doctor Dolittle," which continued throughout his life. He leaves behind dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, an opossum and a chicken hawk. He will be greatly missed not only by humans but also by his furry friends.

He is survived by uncles, Joe Mabry, Andrew Nalley and Arthur Nalley; two stepbrothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home, with visitation at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service hour.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.