Chestley Ronald Strider

Chestley Ronald “PaPaw” Strider, age 75, of Asheboro passed away on January 29, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Strider was born in Asheboro on December 5, 1950 to William and Vivian Kinney Strider. Ronnie attended Balfour Elementary School and Coleridge Elementary School and received his GED from Randolph Community College. Ronnie served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired, after 20 years of service, from Asheboro City Schools. Ronnie loved woodworking and enjoyed making swings, clocks, and chairs. He loved working on his Red Belly tractor which he restored just before his passing. He loved taking care of his yard and garden. He loved mowing and would often mow during his grandchildren’s naptime. He loved riding the kids around on the mower. Ronnie loved to piddle outside and always stayed busy. He loved restoring cars with his son Roger. Ronnie had a great sense of humor and loved to joke with everyone.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his infant granddaughters, Kayleigh Strider and Allie Elizabeth Strider and his brother, Darrell Strider.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Annette McCormick Strider; sons, Jeff Strider (Cris), Kevin Strider (Lori), and Roger Strider (Sara); daughter, Heather Weaver (Aaron); grandchildren, Alexa, Kaitlyn, Hannah, Jacob, Courtney, Tyler, Cadance, Rosie, Eevee, Aiden, Emma, Owen, and Abbie; 8 great grandchildren; and brothers, Billy Strider (Carolyn) and Timmy Strider (Janice); and sisters, Phyllis Strider and Jean Strider.

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kirsten Cox for her care and compassion.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 1:00-1:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the Glenn “Mac” Pugh Chapel with Pastor Clint Kearns officiating.