Paul Daniel Christopher

On Sunday, December 17, 2017, after 16 years of declining health, Paul Daniel Christopher, also known as “Uncle P” to his family & friends, age 71, of Stony Point, took his heavenly flight to be with his Lord & Savior, with his family by his side at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1946, to the late Roby and Stacy Bost Christopher. Paul was a self-employed painter and ceramic tile installer. Prior to his self-employment, he was a driver for Grey Rock Farms. He received the driver of the year award for 13 years without an accident. Paul was an avid sportsman enjoying softball, where he was well known for his home runs & MVP awards, as well as deer hunting and fishing. He was a hero & mentor to many. Paul was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church where he was a bell ringer. He was a Bluegrass Gospel fan and loved to play his guitar & sing, especially for his church. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers R.B. Christopher, Jr., Boyce Christopher, & Allen Christopher.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 37 years Betty Barnes Christopher and “Sissy” man’s best friend, of the home; daughter Dan’elle Anderson and husband Marty, of Mocksville; step-son David Sigmon and wife Marie, of Statesville; step-daughter Teresa Burgess and husband John Alan, of Hickory; grandchildren Majesta & Graylan Anderson, of Mocksville; step-grandchildren Lindsey Sigmon, of Statesville, Bradley Burgess & wife Savanna, of Boonville, Jessica Flowers & husband Zachary, of Hickory, and Tyler Burgess, of Hickory; sister Peggy Douglas, of Stony Point; several nieces & nephews; a special hunting buddy & longtime friend Grey Pardue, of Statesville; and an enumerable amount of friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and the funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm with the Rev. Brian Eades and Rev. Tim Shook officiating. Pallbearers will be William Kirksey, Grey Pardue, David Martin, Robert Douglas, Josh Levan, and Robert Russell with Honorary Pallbearer Josh Morrison. Memorials may be sent to Iredell Hospice at 2347 Simonton Rd; Statesville, NC 28625 or to the American Kidney Fund at 11921 Rockville Pike SW 300, Rockville, MD 20852.