Death date: Aug 25, 2010
Decatur-Clarence 'Chris' Christy, 78 of Decatur, passed away 7:30 pm Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at his residence with his family at his side. Services to celebrate Clarence's life will be 2:00 pm Monday, August 30, 2010 at Gracela Read Obituary
Sorry to hear of your lost. I will remeber the good times out at Borg Warner when we were on the board. He was always strongly supported Boys Baseball and Girls Softball. I learned a great deal from him. He will be greatly missed.John Gribler
To Brenda and Doug and family..Am so sorry to hear of Clarence's passing..I always looked forward to seeing him at Borg-Warner for softball games..You will be in my thoughts..
Dear Thelma (Second Mom), Brenda, Karen, Kenny and Family, Words cannot express the extreme sadness I feel over what Chris and all of you have had to go through as he valiantly fought his battle with cancer. I so admire your strength,your love and support that you not only showed him but also to each other during this difficult time. He had the very best of care from each of you. You all have always been a part of my family's lives. I have not only been blessed with wonderful parents but a second set of parents in Chris and Thelma. I will always be grateful to Chris and Thelma for opening up their home to me when I first relocated to Decatur. This opportunity gave me many fond memories and an even deeper respect for the wonderful people they are. Chris was a true second dad to me and was always there for me when I needed something. We loved to play cards and I could only have one card partner when we played cards and that was Chris. We not only had a true winning streak at cards but I also hit the jackpot in having the BEST second dad. I hope that all of you will find comfort in your wonderful memories and the love he had for each of you.
Chris and Thelma have been our dear friends for over 50 years. We are very close and even our families are close. One of my daughters even refers to Chris as her second dad. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.Chris loved Branson. We vacationed there together at least 20 times including his last time in Sept. 2009. You can never ask for better friends and traveling companions than Chris and Thelma.Chris fought his illness valiantly for almost three years with the caring support from his Doctors, Hospice, friends, and especially his family. Thelma, Brenda, Karen, and Kenny took care of his every need and deserve special praise. They, along with their families are the greatest. Our love, prayers, and sympathy goes out to all of them. With special love, Jim and Sharon.
To the Christy Family,May the sprit of the Lord be with you.I was in the Navy with Clarence and we were in the same division together, I will pray for him and your family. Shipmate and Friend, John Fuchs
On behalf of the USS Donner LSD20 Memorial Association, I send condolences to the family. A person that serves his country in time of need serves his family as well. May Clarence be remembered for the full life he led.Jim Palmer RM2 1952 – 1955PresidentUSS Donner LSD20 Memorial Association
Please accept our sincere sympathies is the loss of Clarence. Know that our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.Ron and Melanie Matthews
Thelma, Brenda, Karen and Kenny,Our hearts are with all of you and your families. Chris will be deeply missed by all of us. He was a wonderful, husband, father and friend.Thelma and Chris have been part of my parents lives for over 50 years. Their love and friendship have spilled over into our lives and our childrens lives as well. We have so many wonderful memories to cherish. Please know that we will be keeping all of you in our hearts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.Love,Kevin, Lori, Joe, Matt and Emily
