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Christopher Schwindt Obituary
CHRISTOPHER H. SCHWINDT, JR., 77, of Memphis, passed away May 20, 2008. Christopher was a retired electrician for Coors Company; he was a retired member of the I B E W and the Moose Lodge. He retired from the United States Navy after 21 years. He served during the Korean Conflict and Cuba Missile Crisis. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, LaVerne Schwindt; daughters, Mary Pickering and husband, Michael, Margarette Robinson, Suheyla Scroggins and husband, David; sons, Christopher H. Schwindt, III and wife, Pam, John Schwindt and wife, Amy; two sisters, Pete and Buddi; fifteen grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Christopher was preceded in death by five siblings and his granddaughter, Michelle Huffman. Visitation will be from 5 -8 p.m., Friday, May 23 at Family Funeral Care. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 24 at Memphis Memory Gardens. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary Pickering
June 15, 2008
Love you Daddy. Will miss your warm heart, smile, and laughter. Tell that daughter of mine, I love her.
JEANNIE BATIA
May 23, 2008
MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. JUST REMEMBER THAT WE ARE JUST PASSING THRU THIS JOURNEY WE CALL LIFE AND THERE IS SO MUCH MORE WAITING FOR US WHEN WE GET TO THE OTHER SIDE. I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.
JEANNIE(CHALK) BATIA
Susan Graves
May 22, 2008
We will miss you Uncle Chris!
Joe Hosey and Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel
May 22, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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