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Christopher Chavis Obituary
Chris is survived by his brothers, Jeffrey Chavis of Breckenridge, Colorado, and Craig Chavis of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; sister, Jennifer Boyd of Fort Walton Beach; as well as, close nieces and nephews, and aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond C. Chavis of Fort Walton Beach; and mother, Carol Chavis Reinarts of Fort Walton Beach.
Chris was born on May 26, 1966 in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated from Troy State University in 1987 with a degree in business management. Chris worked in the local area as a painter for most of his adult life. Chris was a socially active man who was deeply involved with his friends for the majority of his life. He enjoyed hobbies, such as collecting antiques from the 1800's and football memorabilia.
His family and friends will remember him as a kind and loving person that always cared.
A celebration of Chris' life is being held by family and friends, to be officiated by Reverend Sharon A. Schuler, Aug. 19, 2015 at McLaughlin Mortuary, 17 Chestnut Avenue S.E., Fort Walton Beach, at 2 p.m. The family will receive visitors at 1:30 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Chavis
Sharon Bizzell-Lawhon
August 25, 2015
My prayers and condolences to your family at this time of sorrow.
Kelly Boone
August 22, 2015
You always knew how to make a person laugh... RIP dear friend...
Chris Harriman
August 20, 2015
Will miss your unique perspective on life and the occasional beer together. RIP my friend.
Ashley Chavis
August 19, 2015
Rest in paradise uncle Chris! I love you
Frank and Mary Steele
August 19, 2015
Rest in peace our dear friend. We both loved you very much. You were always a great and reliable friend.
Much love
Frank and Mary Steele
Fred Jordan
August 19, 2015
it will forever burn bright!
Fred Jordan
August 19, 2015
I'm shaking may head trying to wrap around the thought he has passed....holy cow ....another gone too soon and true in the phrase tomorrow is promised to no-one!...rest in peace my friend.....knew and worked with Chris for a few years and would see him occassionally...I shall raise a beer to you tonight my friend.
Kathy Mobley
August 19, 2015
I haven't seen you in so many years, but often remember the times when I first moved to Florida and we were friends. We all had some really good times together back then. You always had smile on your face and your chuckling sort of laugh always made me laugh more. Rest in Peace old friend. Condolences to your family.
Tina Ellis
August 18, 2015
So sorry... Sending prayers to the family. Love y'all
Harry and Kelly
August 18, 2015
...sorry to see you go neighbor, it was always good to see ya and say hello...you are truly missed.
Jeffrey Chavis
August 18, 2015
I Love You Chris
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