Christopher (Chris) Shon Terry, 47, unexpectedly transitioned from this life early Wednesday morning July 19, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, High Point, NC. Chris was born in Trinity NC and raised in High Point, NC. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Caroline Terry.
Chris graduated from Southwest High School in 1992. After high school, he attended Guilford Tech where he received certification in Automotive Bodywork. He then continued his educational journey at ITT where he earned a degree in Design and Drafting. He worked multiple jobs but loved working with Mark doing bodywork on automobiles.
He is survived by his father, William A. Terry; his brothers, C. Anthony Terry (Tesia Foster) of High Point, NC and Brian Terry of Greensboro, NC; four uncles, Sam (Myrtle) Terry of High Point, NC, Larry Terry of Mt Gilead, NC, Daniel (Debra) Terry of Mebane, NC, Jimmy Alston of Sophia, NC; eight aunts, Carol Terry of Durham, NC, Louise Fryar of Candor, NC, Linda (Vernal) Alford of Greensboro, NC, Brenda (Charlie) Taylor of Durham, NC, Mary (Danny) Quick of Chapel Hill, NC Gloria Jean Maness of Asheboro, NC, Elizabeth (Phillip) Maness of Asheboro, NC, Donna Mae Chilsom of Southern Pines, NC; ten nieces and nephews, thirty-three cousins, many friends and a special friend, Marcus Brown.
Chris was a loving uncle and was always willing to care for his nieces and nephews.
He had a host of friends who he enjoyed associating with when his health would allow, he worked faithfully at Kings Palace helping his dad with the groundwork and keeping the sanctuary clean.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Sweet Moments was sent for Mr. Christopher Shon Terry - July 26, 2023
Smokey(uncle) without you I wouldn't be where I am today catching touchdown passes making the best defensive stops making me the young man I am truly blessed to be to be today. You will forever be with me everywhere I go. Imma got out and get it for us I promise #34ππͺ
Gonna miss you Smoke. We always had a good time when we were at the cookouts and hanging out. Prayers for your family. Be Strong Fam. -DL
So Sorry for the Passing of Christopher Praying for You Guys From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family ππ
Uncle Smokey im going to miss them days that we had spent together with my sisters & brothers he was the uncle that would make u laugh when u was not feeling yourself he turn a sad smile to a good smile he was always the uncle that would make u laugh. I miss the days he used to watch me and my siblings we always getting on his last nerves but he loved us to death I tell u that he was a good man I remember when he used to come in me and my sisters room at my dad house and he chill with us I'm miss tha I just wish I had that one more smile nd laugh that he put on my face nd he would always say when we use to be at my dad house look at the twins they got big I just wish I spent one more day with you Love Twins
I love you Unc Thank you for all the times we laughed and had fun but even more for the times you showed love You always were you no matter who was looking or talking That will always be my memory of you
Smokey my uncle was a good man and always a dear friend of mine. He was always full of love and laughter. I'll always remember the good times that we had with him helping raise us. -Rashaad
My Deepest and most Heartfelt Prayers for Chris and His entire Family. He was and is Loved by all my Grandkids they enjoyed "Unc" Soo much π¦π«please Rest Easy and Fly Free And Family please Lean in and on Jesus He will take you thru this time of Grief and sorrow Love and Prayers Ms Gerri Fitzgerald Donnell and Family
My condolences from the NEWMAN'S family! I will keep you all in my prayers.
My condolences to the Terry family!
Sending condolences to the Terry Family..Smokey will be missed. Love Pops David Brown, Sr.
I send my condolences to the family. Israel Johnson
Chris was my brother maybe not real but I'm going to miss his laughs jokes he was a uncle to my children an they respected him an daddy terry as I call him he will always be my dad the family will always be in my prayers rip bro fly high love u will never be forgotten
Still in shock as he called me and told me he was going Home. I was like ok cuz call me and I will come by. But he had another Home he went to. No more pain cuz. You was a uncle to my kids and they all are shocked and can't believe it. I miss u cuz all the good times will still be with me. (Daddy) Mr.Terry I will be by your side and stay in touch stay strong Daddy. Marcus(Flip)Brown and Family (H4L)
Condolences From the Brown family.
Chris (aka:Smokey) was like a brother to me, with helping me around the house to fix things, when I was single. He was always full of laughter & jokes. Smokey will be missed. I am still in shock!!!
Praying for the family at this time. Valerie Redd
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