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Christopher Askew Obituary
July 14, 1960 - July 3, 2017
Raleigh
Mr. Christopher "Chris" Scott Askew of Raleigh passed away Monday July 3, 2017 at his home at the age of 56.
Chris was born in Sampson County on July 14, 1960. He was preceded in death by his mother Patricia Ann Hatcher Askew. He served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. He graduated from NC State University and received a bachelor's degree. He retired from the Wake County Health Department. He was a loving and caring father, son, brother, and grandfather.
Chris is survived by 3 daughters, Katie L. Hubbard and her husband Brian of Fayetteville, Christina A. Anderson and her husband Matthew of Wasilla, AK, Sarah E. Askew of Fayetteville, his dear friend Ariana Sifuentes, his father Malcolm H. Askew, Sr. of Fayetteville, a brother Malcolm "M.H." Askew, Jr. of Fayetteville, and 5 grandchildren, Madelyn, William, Lucas, Benjamin, and Olivia.
A visitation will be held 2-3 pm Friday, July 7, 2017 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford, NC. A funeral service will follow at 3pm in Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in LaFayette Memorial Park West.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
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L V
July 12, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. So sorry for your loss. May God sustain you and give you the strength needed to cope. John 5:29
Pat Thompson Pellet (Edna A..Thompson's daughter)
July 6, 2017
Malcolm,
Thinking of you and your family at this time of great loss to all. Praying for strength to see each of you through this difficult time. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Becky Sellers-Reeves
July 6, 2017
Gone too soon...
Greer
July 5, 2017
My sincere condolences for the loss of your love one,may you find comfort in knowing that those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.
Psalms 116:15
July 5, 2017
I worked with Chris at both Cumberland and Johnston County Health Departments. If I could think of 2 words to describe him it would be humor and encouraging. He was a great friend and person to work with. He will be missed; condolences to his family and friends. Steve Church EHS
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