Christopher Robert Priess

Christopher Robert Preiss, age 45 passed away Saturday September 21, 2024.

Chris was born in Winchester, Virgina to the late Cheryl Kicklighter Scholle and step dad CW3 Criag A. Scholle, U.S Army (RET). Chris worked as a roofer for many years and recently as an apprentice steel welder. Chris was a comedian and always had a way to keep laughter in the room and a smile on the people’s faces around him. He was a loving son, father, and brother, and will be missed by many.

Chris is survived by his Stepfather CW3 Craig A. Scholle, U.S Army (RET) of Richmond Hill; his sisters Emily Morris (Shavatica) and Hunter Walker (Colin); Jason a born cousin but life proved him to be a brother; his two daughters Haylee Brown and Kily Griffin. Chris also left behind his girlfriend Staci Shearouse of Savannah, Ga.

A “Celebration of Life” service for Chris will be held on Friday October 4, 2024 at Gamble Funeral Home with friends and family from 11-1pm