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Christopher Austin Belk

Christopher Belk Obituary

CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN BELK

PFC Christopher Austin Belk, 18, of Wilmington, NC passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

Christopher was best known as a loving person who never knew a stranger. He was enlisted in the NC Army National Guard 30th BCT and was going to be deployed to Afghanistan in early 2009.

He is survived by his mother Kimberly Smith-Hiatt of Huntersville; his father Clifton Belk and wife Kathi of Midland; his five sisters Kristen, Morgan, Bailey, Sydney, Kayla; his two brothers PVT Zachary Cook, Dylan; his loving girlfriend of four years Lara Ashlyn Holland of Charlotte; his maternal grandparents Elizabeth Ann Hendricks of Charlotte and William Larry Smith of Salisbury; paternal grandparents Millie Austin Belk of Mint Hill; six aunts; five uncles; three nephews; and seven cousins. He will be missed by a loving family friend Reg Milbank.

Christopher was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather SGT Donald Eugene Belk and an uncle Christopher Eugene Belk.

A visitation will be held Saturday, September 6, 1008 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at McEwen Funeral Service Derita Chapel 6300 Mallard Creek Road. A celebration of his life will be Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM in Cornerstone Baptist Church 8947 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227 with interment with military honors to follow at Shiloh True Light Church Cemetery.

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Sep. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Belk

26 Entries

Houston Hinson

January 16, 2009

Its a shame to lose a brother as good as you. I will never forget the times we spent together. I'll love you forever and always "BIGGIN".

Terry Smith

October 2, 2008

I learned of your family's lose just yesterday(10-01-08). My family and I are sorry for such a great lose and will remember all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Remembering You,
Terry Smith
Outdoor Living Design Co.

Jesus Gonzalez

September 17, 2008

I'm Sorry..My Brother It was nice to know you at Ft Ben Ga 2-54 Cco i will miss you man.
My Brothers Forever 11B
I will see you Belk dont worry Take care Brother
Your Brother PFC Gonzalez Jesus D.

Daisy Rochelle

September 10, 2008

To the family
Christopher was a great friend to me at CFCC not only to encourage me not to give up on my dreams of what I need to finish, but someone I can look up to for a big brother and I also wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers as the days and nights come and go. Remember God is always watching over you with loving arms and sheltering you under his wings.

Sharon Beatty

September 9, 2008

To the Family and Friends of Chris
There are simply no words to express the sadness our family is feeling for you all now. I am Sharon Beatty, Landon Beatty is my son and he and Chris were very good friends all through school. We are just in shock..
There have been many young men come into my home but I want you as his parents to know that he was just simply the best. The most well liked, well rounded, polite, precious young man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and we will miss him awful.

Chris how to say goodbye. Thank you for being here and being a part of our life, we are forever a better family because of your presence. You lite up a room with your smile and your always way of making people happy. You simply were the best.
Laura I know you are broken in half right now, Chris loved you so very much, please lean on Christ over the next few days/weeks/months and allow him to guide you and make you strong.

We are thinking of all of you and wishing your heart heals soon.

Love in Christ - The Beatty Family
Tim, Sharon, Tyler, Landon and Hayden

September 9, 2008

Cliff and family

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Chris' death. Although I did not know him, I can see that he came from a large family. I pray that each of you will rest in the arms of our savior, Jesus Christ, in this time of grief ... and trust that He has already received and healed Chris. Try to share your memories of Chris with each other ... it can be a healing time for your family and will keep your memories of him alive.

Sincerely

Lindsay Browning,
Segue Builders

Shannon Braswell

September 8, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Love,

Shannon Braswell, Ashley Braswell, Kim (Braswell) Clewell, Grant Braswell, Pat (Braswell) Baker

Bobbie Ivester

September 8, 2008

Kym there is no bond is as great as that between a parent and child, as you know. Our hearts are filled with grief & we pray that time will help to relieve some of the pain. My grand daughter, Lara, loved him so much. He spent time with our family during the holidays & he was at Melanie's for other get togethers. He was a fine young man & we too will miss him.
Bobbie Ivester

Cathy Ford

September 8, 2008

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Meredith Muse

September 8, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you over the loss of your precious son. We were very saddened to hear of the accident. Our son, Anderson, knew Chris through mutual friends in Wilmington. It is obvious that Chris was well liked and had many friends. He will be missed. May God bless and keep you during this very difficult time.
The Muse Family

Judy Secor

September 8, 2008

Kym, words cannot express how sorry we were to hear about Christopher. We have not seen him since he was a little boy, but by all the kind words written about him, he sounds as though he was truly a wonderful individual and great American. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. If there is anything at all we can do for you, we are just a phone call away.

Much love, Judy Secor & Jim Barnes
704 905 0693

Don High

September 8, 2008

My deepest sympathy in your loss of Chris. I only knew Chris from Golds Gym in Wilmington. What a great guy. He always came up and talked to me about Carolina basketball. He also talked about the guard and his upcoming deployment. He was a great and happy kid who always had a smile on his face and he will be missed by many in Wilmington.

nikki wood

September 8, 2008

im so greatful to have known your son. i worked with him in wilmigton and although we never really knew eachother very well he had an impact on us all. i have three small boys and i hope they turn out half as smart, respectful and brave as chris. it really shows how you as parents took great care of your son. please be at peace knowing that he changed so many people lives with just his wonderful wisdom and his beautiful spirit. we all miss him and work will not be the same with out his great sence of humor.

Mallory Greer

September 7, 2008

My thoughts and Prayers are with ya'll. Chris was a great person and always kept his word. Chris talked to me about the guard and was one of the one to convience me to join. I know he was proud of his country and was always motivated. Chris was "clown" always had a smile on and always made everyone smile and it didnt matter who it was. He will be deeply missed.

Kristi Burnette

September 6, 2008

Clif, Kathi, Kayla and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Todd, Kristi, Sarah and Jackson Burnette

Doug, Debbie, Anna, Rachel, Laura and Straton Hopper

September 6, 2008

Dear Kym and family,
Our family wants you to know how sorry we are to hear about your son. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Christopher, I've heard from Straton what a nice young man he was. You have a beautiful family and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are only around the corner, so please let us know if you need anything.

Nancy Schwoerer

September 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of great loss and grief. May God give you comfort to know that Christopher is with him and will be for eternity. With love and deepest sympathy,
Nancy and Eric Schwoerer

SFC John Silver

September 6, 2008

My thought s and prayers go out to the family and friends of this fine individual. HE was a man of his word, who gave everything he had, and still managed to make you smile. HE will be truly missed

SFC Sean Douthit

September 6, 2008

You are in our thoughs and prayers. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family.

1SG Marvin Bennett

September 6, 2008

Having SPC Belk in my unit was a great experience. He was a great Soldier and joined our military in a time of war. He asked for a unit preparing to deploy. He is a true American Patriot. He will be missed by all the members of his units, past and present.
1SG Marvin Bennett
1SG, Det 10, RRC, JFHQ, NCARNG

Robin

September 6, 2008

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. The best encouragement we can receive during times like this is to look to God and trust in him to help us endure these trials. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God" 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4.

Stanley Goforth

September 6, 2008

Our love and sympathy to all of your family. Stanley and Denise Goforth and Children

Nana, Lauren and Clay Smith

September 6, 2008

Kym,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Our hearts are broken too and we will miss Christopher terribly. He was a wonderful grandson and nephew and friend. We know that Christ will comfort you during this time by keeping his arm around your shoulders. Just remember that he has his other arm around Christoper. We love you and the kids,

Randy and Kim Purser

September 6, 2008

We are truely sorry for your loss.
You'all will be in our thoughts and
prayers.
Randy,Kim,Elijah,Luke and Robbie Purser

Beverly Hathcock

September 6, 2008

Learned of your loss thru Rick W @ Arlington Baptist yesterday. Words can never express comfort for a loss such as yours. Just know our sincerest prayers are with you, for your comfort. We just never know what God knows that might have been ahead in this young life. We DO know that he is safely home, his ultimate home, with our Father and his life is now safe & happy. Just know our same Father will now protect & comfort you all through your loss.

Aunt Janet and Uncle Larry King

September 6, 2008

Dearest Kym and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Christopher's passing. It never seems fair that one so young and full of life is taken from us in an instant. It just doesn't seem the natural order of things. We just have to trust that God in his loving grace and mercy knew best. This part of your extended family loves you so very much and will certainly lift you, Kristen, Bailey, Sydney, and Dylan and the rest of your family up in prayer that God will give you all comfort and peace and the strength you will need to get through this. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to let us know. ( [email protected] )

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