Charles George Dry

CHARLES GEORGE DRY, was born on June 25, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Jarvis Dry, Sr. and Hilda Scott. He departed this life on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Stella Maris after a long illness. His early years were spent in Turner Station where he went to school. His love for music was the center point of his life. He sang with the original Dells and produced a record which contained two songs- “So many Memories” and “Special Invitation.” He also sang gospel songs with many groups in Baltimore, such as the Golden Angels and The Mighty Wonders. He managed the original Bells of Joy. He played musical instruments including the piano, organ, guitar and drums. Charles had a great love for children, and they loved him back. After being affiliated with many churches, he jointed the Calvary Apostolic Temple, Inc., under the leadership of the late Bishop Eugene Everett and his deaconship was affirmed by the laying on of hands and was baptized in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ! After Bishop Everett passed away he attended Kingdom Ministries, Pastor Ryan Floyd. He later jointed the Redeemed Church of Christ, Apostolic, Inc. where Dr. Clarence Weston is the pastor. This is where he remained until his death. Deacon Dry had a ministry of “Helps,” and he could be depended on to do whatever needed to be done – from cleaning the church to picking up and delivering food from The Maryland Food Bank and other supplies from the “Can Can” Organization. He was also a mechanic and worked in that capacity for various companies over twenty years. He was a successful business owner in the Howard Park Community and in Northwest Baltimore for many years and well known in Baltimore City and County.. He leaves to mourn: his wife, Ernette Chrystena Dry; a sister, Malinda Irene Dry-Jones (Paul); a brother, William Dry; five daughters, Deidra Taylor, Monica Wimberly (Danzette), Terry Michele Mobley (Maurice), Ellen Dry-Solomon (William) and Michelle Savory (Ji Von); three sons, Gregory Stephens (Virginia), Kevin Stephens (Michele) and Andre Dry (Audrey); his special Angel, Pamela Hampton; twenty-seven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Charles George Dry

June 25, 1932 - March 20, 2011