Christopher Brian Chizk
, 25, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005 in Gulfport. Christopher was born in Benton, IL and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. He was a graduate of Harrison Central High School and worked at Treated Materials.Christopher was preceded in death by his grandfathers Hodley Osborne and Abner (Chuck) Chizk, and grandmother Dorothy Eva Chizk.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Libby and Doug White of Gulfport; his father, Max Chizk of Mt. Vernon, IL; his sister and her husband, Misty and Fred Dedon of Perkinston; nephews, Brant, Luke, and Colby Dedon of Perkinston; stepsister, Julie White of Gulfport, grandmother, Gerri Osborne of Mt. Vernon, IL; fiance, Melinda Breland of Lacombe, LA and their daughter Gracie; Aunt Margie and Uncle Jeff Rector of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Aunt Sherry and her husband Gilbert Ramos of Texas; Uncle Don and Aunt Linda Chizk of Gulfport; Aunt Carol and Uncle Roger Chambliss of Mt. Vernon, IL; Aunt Rosemary Chizk of Texas; Aunt Barbara Chizk of Mt. Vernon, IL; Uncle Nick and Aunt Cindy Osborne of Mt. Vernon; Uncle Danny and Aunt Judy Osborne of Mt. Vernon and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 3, 2005 from 6-8:00 PM at Orange Grove Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road. Service will be 11:00 AM, Monday at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
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Matthew Rector
July 3, 2023
Mom
June 26, 2021
Missing you so much! Wish you were here. . Not a day passes that I don´t think about you. Love you forever son.
Jackie Monroe
June 26, 2019
I remember Chris with his beautiful smile and his big heart.Prayers for the family...
Mindy G.
October 9, 2012
Happy birthday in heaven, Chris! I can still close my eyes and see your smile that could light up a room! You are loved and missed.
Jessica Murks
October 9, 2012
Happy Birthday, Chris!
You are missed & always will be.
Mom
February 29, 2008
Missing you!
Mom
August 8, 2007
Two years have passed since you went away. The pain has eased somewhat, but the agony of not seeing you or talking to you is still and will always be great.
I love you son.
Mom
May 20, 2007
Gracie will be 2 years old next week. Wish you were here with us.
I miss you son.
Love you forever.
Mom
January 17, 2007
Chris,
I am just sitting here thinking about you like I always do. I miss you so much!
matthew rector
November 29, 2006
Everyday i think about you chris.I Look at your picture with your bright big smile and remember all of our great memories we had together.I will always keep hope we will meet again one day.I KNOW that chris always had god in his heart becuase it was in his smile.Libby chris loved you so much.My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends that were close to chris!!We will never forget you CUZ!
July 5, 2006
Yeah, the right here goes out to everyone who's lost some that they truly loved...Check it out....
Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
I laced the track, you locked the flow
So far from hangin on the block for dough
Notorios you got to know that
Life anit always what it seems to bee
Words cant express what you mean to me
Even though your gone we still a team
Through your family ill fulfill your dreams
In the furture cant wait to see if you'll
Open up the gates for me
Reminesce sometime, the night they took my friend
Try to block it out but it plays agian
When its real fealings hard to conceal
Cant imagine all the pain i feal
Give anything to hear half your breath
I know your still living your life after death
Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Everytime i pray
ill be missing you
thinking of the day
when you went away
what a life to take
what a bond to break
ill be missing you
Chris
It's kinda hard wit you not around
Know your in heaven smiling down
Watching us while we pray for you
everyday we pray for you
Till the day we met again
In my heart is were ill you friend
Memories give me the strengh i need to proceed
Strenght i need to believe
My thoughts, Big, just cant define
Wish I could turn back the hands of time
Us and the six shop for new clothes and kicks
You and me takin flics
Makin hits, stages they receive you on
Still cant believe your gone
Give anything to hear half your breath
I know your still living your life after death
Somebody tell me why....
On that moring
When his life is over
I know ill see your face.......
Every night i pray
Every step i take
Every move i make
Every single day
alice scialdone
June 29, 2006
Dear Libby, My heart goes out to you [and also Max] in this tragic and painful loss I would call or come to see you to give what comfort I am able but I dont have your present address or phone number. If you will email me at [email protected] I will reply with my phone number or you can give me yours if you want. I have prayed many times to Jehovah to comfort you with the sure hope thatyou will see your son Chris again in the Resurrection right here on earth in the not too distant future. We used to be friends many years ago. I have not forgotten you even though Iam now old [78!] and experienced many painful losses myself. The comfort I offer is from our Creator Jehovah God through his Son our Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ , the best and only true comfort there is. Chris is sleeping now and will be so glad to be reunited with you and other family members when what Jesus said [recorded at John 5:28]is a reality: " Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.." and at John 11:25-27 "Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; 26 and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him: “Yes, Lord; I have believed that you are the Christ the Son of God, the One coming into the world"Even those who may not have understood or heard about these things are promised a resurrection. Acts 24: 14-15 tells us:"I believe all the things set forth in the Law and written in the Prophets; 15 and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." These words are from the Holy Bible from the God who cannot lie and who brought his Only Begoten Son, Jesus Christ, out of the grave after three days and there wer hundreds of eyewitnesses to that miracle. Jesus Christ is now enthroned as King of God's Kingdom in heaven and all evidence is that soon that Heavenly rule will extend to all the earth just as so many Christians and even others pray when they say what is known as the Lord's Prayer or the Our Father [Matthew 6:9-15]“‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. 10 Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth. 11 Give us today our bread for this day; 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.’
14 “For if YOU forgive men their trespasses, YOUR heavenly Father will also forgive YOU; 15 whereas if YOU do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will YOUR Father forgive YOUR trespasses" When God's will is done on earth as it is now done in heaven, then what is recorded at Revelation 21:3-5 will be a joyful reality:". With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.” Yes Libby, we can believe these words because they are recorded in the Book which has Almighty God Jehovah, as the Author who stands by His Word in spite of all the efforts of His enemy Satan the Devil and those he uses to destroy that word both literally and in trying to undermine faith in it. But the word of God endures forever and everything He says He will do He will do. ", For just as the pouring rain descends, and the snow, from the heavens and does not return to that place, unless it actually saturates the earth and makes it produce and sprout, and seed is actually given to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 so my word that goes forth from my mouth will prove to be. It will not return to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted, and it will have certain success in that for which I have sent it." Isaiah 55:10-11.. This is part of the good news which this God is having proclaimed throughout the entire inhabited earth for a witness and you can be glad that there is a hope for your future for the future of your dear son and all others of suffering mankind including me and everyone you know, guaranteed by the One who is able to do all things since He is the One who made all things and who gave His Only Begoten Son that whoever exercises faith in him will not die but will receive everlasting life. [John 3:16] I hope you will get in touch with me, if not, my prayers still go out in your behalf, Libby, because I remember you with real affection.May Jehovah the God of all comfort comfort your broken heart. " Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart;
And those who are crushed in spirit he saves " Psalm 34:18 --alice scialdone
Sue Sansone
May 31, 2006
Libby,
Today, like the last 11 months of our lives is like a dream. I think of you often and our boys every day. I have tears running down my face as I write this note with loving grace. I know how much love those boys gave and the joy and laughter they shared with all they met. They gave such memories... as I read from all the entries, I know they were loved and had so many special friends.....they are a light in all our lives that will shine forever and be apart of us always.
I Love You,
Your Specail Friend,
+ + +
Kathy Peterson
May 30, 2006
Libby and family,
I think of you each day and in my prayers daily. Chris was such a part of my life due to Joshua. They loved each other that I know. Time does not seem to heal but I do know we will all be reunited one day. Libby please call me anytime.
Always, Kathy (Joshua's Mom)
The Dunkleberger Family
May 28, 2006
Yesterday, MY husband and I traveled thru that fatefull road. We stoped and said a prayer at the Three Crosses on the road. We could not even Imagine the pain your families feel. We remember Cris in many ways. Our sons always have a story to tell about his smiling face and his laughter and his unique ways of doing things. Our hearts go out to your Family on this Memorial Day. A candle burns in our home for all those dearly departed and Cris is one of them. May God give you all peace in your hearts and in your minds. Cris is in a better place. He is with God.
We loved Cris too.
Love, Mom
May 26, 2006
Memorial Day, May 29, 2006
Dear Son,
Everyday is memorial day for me as I miss talking to you, hearing your voice, and seeing your smile. I remember you with great love now and for eternity. I miss you Chris.
Forever in my heart and on my mind.
Tonya H
May 26, 2006
i miss your face...love you always.
Lisa Ritchey (Chizk)
April 30, 2006
Dear Aunt Libby
My heart goes out for you and the pain you are in. I pray to God that I don't have to go through what you and Grandma have had to endure with losing a child. Please give Gracie all of your love and always talk to her about Chris.Which I know that you will! Little girls really miss out alot when they lose their fathers.
All my love,
Lisa
April 29, 2006
Dear Chris,
It's been 10 long months today. I miss you more and more. I still ask God "Why?" Why Chris, why now? The timing was all wrong. I didn't get to say I was sorry. I didn't get to say goodbye. I love you son. I miss you.
Mom
Mom
February 22, 2006
Chris,
I sat beside your grave today and wept as I often do. I put some new spring flowers in the vase and swept the sand from your marker. I miss you so much son. Some days my heart aches so bad and I don't know how it continues to beat. I pray that you hear me when I talk to you, and that you know how much you are loved and missed.
You and Misty are my heart.
Love you forever
Mom loves you son.
December 29, 2005
Chris,
I don't have the words to say how much I miss you. You left me six months ago today, and I miss you more and more each day.
Christmas came and went and every sight, sound, and smell reminded me of when you were little and how much you loved Christmas. You loved putting the ornaments on the tree and always wanted lots of lights on the house. I have so many wonderful memories of Christmas past.
The boys got lots of presents. They are really growing fast. Uncle Chris will always be a part of their life.
Son, I want to put my arms around you and hug you tight and tell you that I love you. I always wanted the best life for you and Misty, and I would do anything for you both.
There are three heart broken mothers and fathers left behind, and three precious sons that are loved and missed. Chris, Brad, and Josh, please look after us. We love you all so much and look forward to seeing you all again someday soon.
Amanda Craig Jeannerett
December 29, 2005
We miss you Chris. Happy New Years. You and your family are in my prayers- Amanda
Mom
October 29, 2005
Hi son,
Well, it's been 4 months today since you left us. It still hurts like it was yesterday. I miss you so much! You are on my mind and heart 24/7. I pray that God is still watching over you like I've prayed since you were born. You left so many friends and loved ones behind. My only hope is God's promise that I will see you again in heaven. I love you son, and I'm still so proud to be your mom. You and Misty are my treasures.
My love for you both is eternal.
Mom
October 9, 2005
HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY CHRIS!
Twenty-six years ago today was such a joyful day for me. I gave birth to the most beautiful, chubby, baby boy I had ever seen. You were such a bright, cheerful, loving child growing up. You brought so much joy to our family. I can't believe it's been 26 years. Where did the time go? How I wish I could turn back the clock! How I wish I could hear your voice saying "Hey mom, it's Chris, give me a call" like I've heard so many times before.
Chris, you are loved and missed by so many friends and family. It's so hard to go on in this world without you here. You are my guardian angel, and I need you to help me to keep moving forward until the day that God calls me home too.
I love you. I'm so proud to always be your mom. Happy Birthday my son. I miss you.
August 28, 2005
Just a reminder Chris that you have so many people that love and miss you. You were a good friend with a big heart. I miss your sense of humor and seeing that beautiful smile. You are now my guardian angel. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Love you for eternity.
Libby (Chris' Mom)
August 8, 2005
To my beautiful baby boy.
I had once told you that if anything happened to you that they would have to bury me with you. Well, it's been over a month now, and I'm still here. It's not the same without you son. I miss you so much. I want to hug you and see your smile. I want to hear your laugh. You are constantly on my mind. Gracie is doing fine. She is beautiful. I promise I will tell her all about her daddy. I long to see you. I wish I could take your place. I love you so much son.
Mom
Debi Campbell
July 29, 2005
to the chizk and white family,
I am Josh's aunt debi. I knew these 3 wonderful young men and understand the grief and pain you are feeling. Please know that if there is ever anything my family can do for, please call. chris was a such a sweet, gentle soul as was brad. I pray everyday that God will help our families through this and ease the pain. if you ever need anything or just need someone to talk to please call josh's mom. our thoughts and prayers are with.
Debi Hughes Campbell
Joshua's Aunt
MARJORIE RECTOR
July 28, 2005
Not a day goes by that we think about Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We cling to the hope that thr Bible holds out for our loved ones who sleep in death. Please find comfort in these words:
Life Without End -At Last
Can you see, with your minds eye, Peoples living together?
Sorrow has passed. Peace at last! Life without tears and pain.
Man and beast, living in peace, Cause no harm to each other. Food will be there. All will share In what our God provides.
In those days old will grow young, flesh revived as in childhood. Troubles are gone, from now on No need to weep or fear.
Paradise all will enjoy As they sing of Gods glory. Yes every day we will say To God our Maker, "Thanks!"
Sing out with joy of heart. You too, can have a part. Live for the day when you"ll say "Life without end at last! John 3:16
Jessica Carter
July 18, 2005
Dear Chizk Family, I am very sorry for the lost of Chris. Me and Chris has been friends for a long time.He was always very special to me. He always knew how to make me feel better and laugh even though we did have our ups and downs. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
desiree mayfield stringer
July 17, 2005
im sorry to hear of your loss.ive known chris since lizana elm. my heart is broken to know that such a special person is no longer here. keep your head up and know he is smileing down on you.i will never forget him
debi campbell
July 15, 2005
To Chris's family,I am Joshua Peterson's Aunt Debi. I am so sorry for your loss and know that your pain is as great as ours. Please know how much we love Chris and that he is in are prayers,just as you are. Love, Debi Campbell
Lisa Ritchey
July 8, 2005
Dear Uncle Max,Aunt Libby & Misty,
My heart and prayers are with you. I am truly sorry for the your loss.
Lisa
Rod Barbara Gowler
July 7, 2005
My Condolance To You Uncle Max Aunt Libby For Your Loss Of Chris.
But Im So Glad That Chris Accepted
Jesus Christ As His Lord And Saviour.
2 corinthians 5:6
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
5:7
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
5:8
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
5:9
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Mike & Diana Hesser
July 7, 2005
Dear Libby & Doug, We are truly sorry for your loss and wish we could have been there with you, but know that we are thinking of you Love Mike and Diana Hesser
Katie Boren
July 5, 2005
I send my deepest sympathy-Chris is a great guy and he will be missed. you are in my thoughts and prayers
Heather Benefield
July 5, 2005
To the Chizk Family im truely sorry for the loss of your son. He was a really sweet person and great inside and out. His smile always brightened the room. Its sad to hear of all these great young man who are not with us anymore. I know all three of them and they were all a true blessing from god. I am so sorry yall have to experience this and I will continue to pray for yall to make it through. Chris is now smiling down on us keeping us safe and holding us together. Again I am truely sorry. God Bless the whole Chizk family!!
Aimee Helton
July 5, 2005
The Chizk Family: I can`t imagine the pain and heart ache you must be going through. My heart goes out to all of you. Chris was a very special person to me.My prayers are with you and may you rest in peace.
Jay & Michella Fountain
July 5, 2005
Libby & Doug,
We wanted to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Son and Step Son. We are sorry we were unable to attend his service. We were with Brad's father trying to help out as Tim & Sue were our neighbors for many years and our children grew up together. Our hearts go out to all involved in this tragic accident and our prayers are with you and have been with you throughout this past week. We will continue to pray for you both as well as your family and Chris. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your child.
Love,
Jay & Michella Fountain
Aimee Collins Eubanks
July 5, 2005
Misty,
I am very sorry for your family's loss. I remember Chris as little, riding four wheelers and playing in the dirt. Your family always treated me like one of their own. My heart goes out to you.
jo ellyn sansone-litten
July 5, 2005
my heart is heavy i am brad's aunt, i cannot express what a loss this is to all of our families, please know they are at peace and are now our guardian angles.sincerely brads aunt
charlie brooks
July 4, 2005
to the family chris was a very nice guy and hes going to be highly missed by everyone who knew him but we will always remember we have a friend named chris he'll always be remembered by us the brooks family
Keri, Jeremiah & Ryan Ray/ Robison
July 4, 2005
The Chizk Family,
We will miss Chris very much. This is a very sad time for everyone. He was a great person and friend to many, and will never be forgotten. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
KERI RAY, JEREMIAH RAY & RYAN ROBISON
Debbie (Ishee) Moran
July 4, 2005
Dear Libby & Family, Words cannot describe the sorrow I feel for you today. Although I know that they are with the Lord and in a much better place than we are, it breaks my heart when such young, beautiful souls are taken from us so early in life. Libby, you are such a wonderful person and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can't even imagine the extent of your grief, but I feel it in my heart and soul. Your friends at Bel-Aire Baptist have been praying for you and we want you to know how much we love you and will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!
The family of Joshua Peterson
July 3, 2005
The tragedy we have all endured is unbearable and I hope you understand us not being able to attend the service. Please know that your family is in our hearts and prayers. We have a lot of fond memories of Chris and he will be forever missed.
Gina
July 3, 2005
To the Chizk's family:
I'm sorry for your loss. Chris was a sweet and caring person. I know how it feels to lose someone you love very dearly. I want you to know your family are in our prayers.
alice scialdone
July 3, 2005
Dear Libby, My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes to both you and Max at this sad time. May the consolations from God's own Word the Bible comfort you, as well as each of us who have gone through this heartbreak or who will in some later time. Acts 24:15 promises that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous and Revelation 21:3,4 shows that death will be no more and that God's tent of protection will be right here on earth with mankind ,in the restored paradise we know will be a reality, since it is impossible for God to lie. If you would, please call me at my [unlisted] phone number, which I gave to the gentleman on the phone there on O'Neal Road a little earlier, as I don't have your number anymore. Please give my sympathy to Max also, and to Jeff too. I did not know he was no longer in Mt Vernon. I havent heard from them in years.. I do hope you will call when you get some time. I have often thought of you fondly. May Jehovah comfort you and your other dear ones who are hurting from this loss. your friend. alice scialdone
chris and misty massey
July 3, 2005
If there is anything we can do for Max, Libby, and Melinda please feel free to let us know. Our hearts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
RACHAEL SMITH
July 3, 2005
CHIZK FAMILY:
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. CHRIS WAS A WONDERFUL GUY AND HE WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,
Sue Sansone
July 2, 2005
We have such a great loss and I know Chris, Brad and Josh are with the Lord and at complete peace. I miss them all , but will live in my heart forever.
My prayer to them from the book I gave to Brad for Chirstmas, "The Purpose Driven Life"
In heaven, they will be reunited with loved ones who are believers, relased from ALL pain and suffering, rewarded for their faithfulness on earth...
They will enjoy unbroken fellowship with GOD, and he will enjoy them for an unlimited, endless forever.
Jessica Murks
July 2, 2005
Chris will be missed by so many, but his memory will live on in our hearts forever.
BRENT ANDERSON
July 2, 2005
To Mrs.Libby-n-family,my condolences in a time of grief and reflection. Chris and I were classmates and good friends at Lizana Elementary thru Harrison Central High Class of 98. I will always remember Chris as a fun loving care-free kid that could make anyone laugh, and for being such a small guy wasn't afraid of anyone. Were gonna miss you bro, Sincerely, Brent Anderson
Gale and Jackie Monroe
July 2, 2005
We thought so much of Chris and so enjoyed him working at our carlot.He always had such a big heart.Max and Libby, we so share your grief. Our prayers will be with you. Gale and Jackie Monroe
Rita Noullet
July 2, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tragic time. May God give you the way to ease your sorrow. If you need anything please let us know.
Tonya Hoda
July 2, 2005
Libby & family - I can't even begin to express my sympathy for you all.
Chris was a big part of my life, and I have so many memories engraved in my heart. Chris was a wonderful man...I will always love him.
Carol, Jim, Scott, David and Sumer DUNKLEBERGER
July 2, 2005
It is a terrible tragedy. Chris was a long time friend of our family and we are sadden by this. We will sure miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We loved Chris.
May all of you find peace and know that he is in a better place.
The Dunkleberger Family
Rosemary Chizk
July 2, 2005
Libby,Max And Misty,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Rose
Dean Holleman
July 2, 2005
Max and family,
I am so sorry about your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family as you move through a difficult adjustment. God Bless You.
Dean Holleman
Kady Beaoui-Jernigan
July 2, 2005
Words cannot express the sorrow felt in Orange Grove and beyond right now. Chris will be remembered always, especially his beautiful smile. He could always make me laugh, no matter what. May God Bless his family, my deepest sympathy is with ya'll always.
Amanda Craig Jeannerett
July 2, 2005
I am very sorry about Chris, He was very sweet. You and your family will be in my prayers, God bless.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
July 2, 2005
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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