of Conway, AR
August 13, 1951 - November 7, 2024
Rickey ''Chris'' Christopher, 73, of Conway left to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Chris was born on August 13, 1951 to the late John K. and Camilla Norene Price Christopher in Mobile, Alabama. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Lawrence Noblitt and mother-in-law, Juanita Noblitt; brother, Don Christopher; granddaughter, Rebekah Christopher and brothers-in-law, Lawrence Ray Noblitt and Fred Ramsey.
Chris is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sondra S. Christopher; sons, Eric Christopher (Victoria) of Houston, TX, David Christopher (Jayna) and Justin Smith; daughter, Tiffany Deer; granddaughters, Amber Hansen, Hope Hansen, Lydia Christopher and Desirae Deer; brother, Chris French; sisters-in-law, Brenda Mize (Ken) and Beth Noblitt and close friend, David Schoenrock.
Chris was a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy. He worked with dysfunctional teenagers in Arkansas and Texas for many years and later retired from Arvest Bank. Chris was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing hunting, traveling and woodworking. He was a people person and loved spending time with his family and friends. Chris was an awesome husband who loved his family very much and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with funeral services following at 2:00pm, officiated by Brother Doug Bell. Burial with military honors will be at Vilonia Cemetery, Vilonia, Arkansas.
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9 Condolence(s)
Bob Barham
Monday, November 18, 2024
Sondra & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in thought and prayers. God Bless
Romans 8:28
James S Sorey jr
Thursday, November 14, 2024
My condolences. Chris and Sondra encouraged me when I was going through a tough time in my life. You two encouraged me and because of you, and the Lord, I am doing better in my life. Thank you and may God bless you beyond belief. We'll all see Chris again.
Sunshine and Robert McHughes
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Sorry to hear about Chris. You and your Family are in our Prayers. We Love You.
Kim & Deb Manning
Monday, November 11, 2024
Sondra, we were shocked to hear of Rickey's passing. I just can't imagine the pain and hurt in your heart. Try to find comfort in knowing he is with his Lord and Savior and because of that you will see him again one day. Please know that we are praying for you as you face the days ahead of you.
James J. R. Waner
Sunday, November 10, 2024
We met by chance one day, doing regular business things, and something about our families just clicked. Chris has been Pappy ever since. I thank God that he has placed you in our lives, that your faith has been a shining example for everyone to see, and that your faith is resting firmly in the arms of our Lord. You are loved. In this life and the next.
JoAnn Davis
Saturday, November 9, 2024
So sorry to hear about Chris. You & your family are in my prayers.
I always admired Chris the way he talked about his wife and family. He talked with such compassion & love.
May he rest in peace.
Mike and Kathy Mize
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Prayers for you Sondra.
Linda June (Arnold) Skyrme
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Sondra, I’m sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers
John Christopher
Friday, November 8, 2024
I'm sure going to miss you uncle Rick. You were one of the super-big blessings in my life, you and aunt Sondra both. And I never saw it coming. I'm so glad that God had us find each other. The 21 years that we got to know and love each other was an incredible gift, the kind that can only come from above. I will miss not only you but your story-telling as well. I'm sure that by now you have a whole host of angels sitting around you listening to one of your many stories, laughing along with you. Can't wait till I get to see you again someday in our heavenly home. I will always love you. - your nephew