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Christopher Dale Jolly, 49, went home to be with his Lord September 3, 2024.
He was born in Cleveland County and was a resident of Orlando, FL.
He was born to Roger Dale Jolly and the late Theresa Nanney Jolly.
He was a graduate of Chase High School, Isothermal Community College, UNC Wilmington, and Graphic Design School in Raleigh. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Forest City.
Chris enjoyed a varied working life in the fields of science and arts. He worked for five years as a scientist in Wilmington. The remaining part of his career, some 22 years, were spent in the entertainment business. He worked in computer graphic lighting for movie company giants such as Disney, Dreamworks and Blue Sky Studios, including over 30 movies. His latest job was Director of Lighting for a company in FL where he worked in the field of virtual reality.
He is survived by his son, Lucas Dale Jolly; his father, Roger Jolly (Sherry); sister, Jennifer Huskey (Jeremy); nieces, Kinsley and Karsyn Huskey; and nephews Konnor and Kamden Huskey; aunts, Karen Webb (Mike), Dara Hooper (Allen), Lynn Toney (Gerald), and Cathie Keimeier, as well as his many cousins.
A memorial service was held at Padgett & King Mortuary chapel September 7 with Rev. Chris Fox officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 or Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 760 Bethany Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
