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Mr. Columbus died Sunday, March 15, 2009. Born in Wayne County, N.C., he was a son of the late Christopher Columbus, Sr. and Thelma Louise Turner Columbus. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C. Following college, he served in the Air Force Reserve. For thirty-two years he was employed with Blue Cross/Blue Shield in North Carolina and South Carolina, retiring in 1985 in marketing.
For thirty-four years, Mr. Columbus was a member of North Trenholm Baptist Church where he was active in Sunday School and served as a deacon. He was also a member of the Gideons.
Mr. Columbus was preceded in death by his son, Steven Shaver Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Shaver Columbus; son, Philip Thomas Columbus of Irmo; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Columbus and Jerry Price of Elgin; grandsons, Christopher “Parker” Price of Matthews, N.C., and Robert Neil Price of Elgin; granddaughters, Reinne Peacher of Las Cruces, N.M., and Kelley Brown and her husband, Courtney, of Covington, LA; great-grandchildren, Alex, Kate and Natalie Peacher and Malia, Gianna and Jeremiah Brown; sister, Doris Edwards of Princeton, W.Va.; brothers, Cecil Columbus of Mt. Olive, N.C., Sandy Dyer of Manchester, N.H., and Jim Dyer of Wake Forest, N.C.; brother-in-law, Dr. Thomas Shaver of Mt. Olive, N.C.; and many beloved nephews and nieces. Memorials may be made to North Trenholm Baptist Church, 6515 N. Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Columbus
March 23, 2009
Dear Aunt Ruth and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. What a great man Uncle Chris was. He always made my family feel so welcome and he had such a great sense of humor. I hope you all can find some peace in the wonderful memories you must have. I sure wish we could have been out to visit more often then we did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love your whole family, Ruth Ann & David Chow
Jennie Kirton
March 21, 2009
When I first started working at BCBS they had a loud speaker system that requested Chris Columbus call .... I thought it was some kind of alert that only a few people knew. When I finally met him and got to know him, I found a warm person who always had a kind word for everyone, no matter what station/position, they held in life or at BCBS. His memory lives on. I am sorry for your loss but know he is in good hands.
Ray smith
March 18, 2009
Ruth, Phil and Beth and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chris was a dear friend and a special person to us. He will be deeply missed but his wit and humor will always be with us all.
Ray and Jean Smith
Linda Hollifield
March 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Chris. I only have fond memories of him. He was a good man. I knew him while working at Blue Cross.
Mary Sheley
March 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
George Johnson
March 17, 2009
During my first few years at BlueCross, Chris became one of my best friends and taught me lots about marketing health insurance. My deepest sympathy for all his loved ones.
Betty Comer
March 17, 2009
I worked with Chris for several years and got to know what a fine person he was. I am so sorry he is gone. My condolences to all of you.
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