George W. Dry, son of Moses and Susan Dry, was born April 1st, 1852. He was baptized in infancy and confirmed in early youth, and live a faithful and consistent Christian during his entire life.
On November 6, 1872 he was married to Miss H. Jane Roland. To this union there were born two children who survive. They are: F.O. Dry of Albemarle and Mrs. D.L. Lipe of Mt. Pleasant.
For many years he was an officer in Mt. Olive Lutheran Church but later transferred his membership to St. Stephens Church.
He died August 20, 1925, being 73 years, 4 months and 19 days old.
Funeral services were held in St. Stephens Church on August 21st, in the presence of an immense congregation. The service was conducted by is pastor, the Rev. J.A. Yount, assisted by Rev. Prof. C.L.T. Fisher, and, by special request of the deceased, the sermon was delivered by the writer of this, and interment was in St. Stephens cemetery.
Requiescat in pace.
Geo. H. Cox
From page 6 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, August 25, 1925.
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