Jw Chris Dellinger

Obituary: J. W. "Chris" Dellinger, 83 of Mooresville died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm Friday, May 14 at Penninsula Baptist Church in Mooresville with Rev. Robert Jackson and Rev. David Simon officiating. Burial will take place at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte at 3:00 PM Friday. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 12:00 PM Friday at Peninsula Baptist Church prior to the funeral. Born March 9th, 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 US Navy during WWII 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 Dellinger and sisters, Billy Yon, Evelyn Gilley and Naomi Contamarinus. He is survived by his sons; Richard E. Dellinger (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.
Visitation: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday May 14, 2010 at Peninsula Baptist Church in Mooresville, North Carolina

Service: 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010 at Peninsula Baptist Church.

Interment: Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, North Carolina.