Name: Visitation for Christopher Bruce Haddle
Start: 2016-04-16T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-16T21:00:00.000Z
Location: The First United Methodist Church of Douglasville

HADDLE, Christopher Bruce Christopher Bruce Haddle passed away April 5, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia on January 24, 1969. He grew up in Douglasville, Georgia and graduated from Douglas County High School as a member of the class of 1987. He studied Art History at Emory University in Atlanta, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1991. He had a long career in the local banking community, with tenures at Bank of America, Wachovia, and Wells Fargo as a Treasury Sales Analyst. A lifelong fan and player of tennis, he was a constant fixture in the local ALTA and USTA teams. He is widely remembered for his varied and eclectic tastes in music, food, and languages, as well as his infectious sense of humor. He is survived by his beloved husband and partner Eddie Duke of Atlanta, father James M. Haddle (Debbie) of Villa Rica, brother Marc W. Haddle (Kelly) and nephews Zach and Henry of Smyrna, mother in-law Jeannean Walton of Metter, GA, sister in-law Jennifer Smart (Hank), brother in-law Karl Grotheer (Mindy), and several nieces and one nephew, longtime friends Greg Davis, Bob Zanengo, and Will Pollock, all of Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his mother Gail F. Haddle of Lincoln City, Oregon. Friends and family will receive visitors from 2-5pm Saturday April 16, 2016 at The First United Methodist Church of Douglasville at 6167 Prestley Mill Rd., Douglasville, GA 30134. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm on Sunday April 17, 2016 at St. Mark United Methodist Church at 781 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308, with a reception to follow in Wade Hall at St. Mark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Christopher B. Haddle to LifeLine Animal Project, 129 Lake St. Avondale Estates, GA 30002 (404-292-8800)

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apr. 8, 2016.

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Sponsored by Leaf Cremation of Georgia - Acworth.

17 Entries

Erica Mitchell

October 29, 2023

I moss your laughter, my friend..... Erica

Joe Alley

June 8, 2017

Chris, I hadn't spoken to you in so many years. The world is less bright without you. I miss you.

April 16, 2016

We unfortunately haven't seen Chris in many years. Always have wonderful memories of him during tennis years. Loved seeing his Facebook posts, and feel as if we've been in contact if only that way. Rest in Peace Chris. xxoo Jeff and Greg

Benny

April 11, 2016

It has been an honor to have Chris be a part of my life. He showed me that even when times were rough, there is always a reason to laugh or smile. His positivity was amazing. I'm sending prayers to Eddie, his family and the gang...Greg, Bob, and Will.

Phil Thomas

April 9, 2016

Chris Haddle was a truly outstanding guy. One time at tennis, after I had not seen him in years, he came over and picked-up a conversation exactly where we left off years earlier!

Charles A.

April 9, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Haddle family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.

Shearon Gass

April 9, 2016

What a beautiful person. What a courageous, gracious man. I am so sad about this. Chris lit up the room with his smile, and had such an intriguing, contagious personality. He will be missed.

Patricia Massingill

April 8, 2016

Im glad i got to meet you rest in peace

Patricia Massingill

April 8, 2016

Rest in peace chris im glad i got to meet you

Warren Williams

April 8, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Eddie. I have such fond memories of our time in the choir together. While I didn't know Chris well, he seemed like the perfect husband and partner. You will miss him greatly, just know your friends are there for you in this time of sorrow.

Alfred Lemieux

April 8, 2016

I'm so sorry I never got to meet Chris. He meant so much to my wife Susan. Rest in peace.

Michelle Hall

April 8, 2016

You are a bright light in so many lives, I am privileged to have known you.

Michael Erickson

April 8, 2016

Thanks for being a part of some of the best times of my life, Chris. Rest in peace, old friend.

Tom Rawls

April 8, 2016

Such a kind soul with an infectious smile!

Gwendolynn Copeland-Davenport

April 8, 2016

So very sad for your loss. Prayers for all.
-MrsGwenn Davenport

Danielle James

April 8, 2016

I'll never forget your great sense of humor...it really kept things light at work. Rest well, Chris.

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Apr

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The First United Methodist Church of Douglasville

6167 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA

Apr

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

St. Mark United Methodist Church

781 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA

Funeral services provided by:

Leaf Cremation of Georgia - Acworth

4325 Hwy. 92, Acworth, GA 30102

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