CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Mr. Garry Devon Aldridge, 76, passed away on August 26, 2024 at his residence.

Garry was born on February 8, 1948, in Crossnore. He was a son of the late Carl Stokes Aldridge and Ruth Smith Aldridge. Garry graduated from Crossnore High School and spent his career in the trucking industry, retiring from Carolina Freight Carriers Corporation in Cherryville / ABF in 2002 after receiving a safety award for driving over 3-million miles in 30 years. He was a dedicated member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Bolivia.

Garry was a man of many passions, including sports, old cars, and watching westerns. He cherished memories of growing up in Crossnore, loved bluegrass music, and enjoyed talking about trucking with his brothers. Garry found great joy in spending time with his family and friends on the lake and participating in fellowship at various music festivals across the United States.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Alicia Aldridge; and two brothers, Tom and Mike Aldridge.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Aldridge; sons, Devon Carl Aldridge (Andrea) and James Darin Aldridge (Brooke); grandchildren, Abby and Aaron Aldridge; the mother of his children, Zillia Aldridge; and brother, Dennis Aldridge (Cindy). Also surviving are his stepchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family wished to express a special thank you to Hospice of Cleveland County and his lovely caregiver Faye Gayton for the special care they provided.

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home. A visitation was also held from 1-2:30 p.m. prior to the service on Thursday.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Crossnore, NC with his brother, Rev. Dennis Aldridge officiating.

Burial followed the service at Crossnore Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossnore School Inc., 200 DAR Dr., Newland, NC 28657 or to the Billy Graham Library, https://billygrahamlibrary.org/donate/ or to Shriners Hospitals for Children c/o Cherryville Shrine Club, 124 Harbor Point Drive, Cherryville, NC 28021.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Cherryville, N.C. is serving the Aldridge family.