Arthur Donald Drye's Obituary
Arthur Donald Drye, 99, of Raleigh passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Abbotswood at Stonehenge. Funeral services will be held at 12 PM on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel in Albemarle, NC officiated by Pastor John Roe. Burial will follow at Randall by the River Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 – 12 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Drye was born on August 27, 1925, in Stanly County to the late Arthur and Maude Drye. He is lovingly survived by his sons, Donald Drye of Raleigh, NC, and Edward Drye and his wife Carla of Dayton, OH. Those also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren, Christopher Drye (Erin), Brittany Rizzuto (Kris), Stewart Blatt (Vanessa), and Bryan Drye, and great-grandchildren, Derek, Christian, Jenna, Braedin, Kaeleb, Hudson and Callen.
Mr. Drye was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Drye, daughter-in-law, Jean Drye, and brothers, Banks Drye, Carlee Drye, Felix Drye, and Harry Drye.
Arthur was a great dad, grandad, great-granddad, neighbor and friend. To know him was to love him and he will be dearly missed by all! In his early life, he was dedicated to his church where he sang in the church choir, including special solos. He also served as the church treasurer. He was an avid HAM radio operator, and very interested in the advancement of technology. He loved gardening and genealogy and was the family’s primary historian. He was known for his hospitality to others, especially those moving to a new area.
The family would like to send a heartfelt Thank you to the staff at Abbotswood at Stonehenge for the care they provided for Dad!
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Drye family.
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