High Point, North Carolina — Trey Stroud, a devoted father and well-known member of the High Point community, died following a tragic accident late Friday night, leaving behind a family and circle of friends struggling to grasp the sudden loss. Reports confirm the news of his passing has spread quickly across the area, bringing an outpouring of grief from those who knew him best.
Stroud was more than his job titles. A High Point native, he was a familiar face around town, known for the pride he took in his work and his connections with neighbors and colleagues. He worked at Cedar Ridge Farm and was the owner of Countyline Grading & Landscape, LLC. Those who worked with him remember a man who poured his heart into every task and treated others with quiet respect.
Friends say Trey’s real legacy was his family. His children and loved ones were at the center of his life, and he spoke about them with a warmth that lifted the spirits of anyone within hearing. His presence was steady — the person people turned to when they needed a steady hand or a simple, honest conversation.
In the hours after news of his passing spread, tributes began to flood in. Community members and friends shared memories of his laugh, his generosity, and the everyday ways he showed up for others. One friend summed it up simply: Trey was the kind of person you could always count on, whether for help on a job or a moment of genuine kindness.
The accident that claimed Stroud’s life has left many in High Point reflecting on how fragile life can be. People who knew him best described his death as not just a loss of a worker or business owner, but as a wrenching goodbye to someone whose spirit lifted those around him.
As the community grieves, many are holding onto the details that most captured who Trey was: a loyal friend, a hardworking provider, and a devoted father whose love for his family was obvious in every story shared. Even in grief, his memory has sparked moments of togetherness, as neighbors and loved ones gather to remember the parts of him that made High Point feel like home.
Plans for memorials or services have yet to be publicly announced, but friends and family say they hope to honor Trey’s life in ways that reflect his caring nature and deep roots in the community. In a town where he was known by many, his absence will be felt for a long time.
