David “JR” Melton Christie Jr., 64, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

JR was born April 6, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska, and is the son of David Melton Christie Sr. and Betty Dyson Christie of Troutman. He graduated from Apache Junction, Ariz., High School and was a tech operator for Amesbury Truth. He loved his family, treated everyone well and took great pride in looking after his mom and dad. JR was a very hardworking and determined man.

In addition to his parents, JR is survived by one brother, Douglas Allen Christie (Louise) of Statesville, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Troutman Funeral Home with Rev. Trent Patterson and Rev. Randy Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Iredell Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.