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1966
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2019
Christopher Channon Obituary
Glendale - December 24, 1966 ~ December 26, 2019
Christopher Courtney Channon, age 53, of Glendale, Arizona died suddenly December 26th, 2019.
Chris' passion was music; he was a gifted luthier. Beloved son of Beverly Anne (Jack Ellis) and the late Courtney. Proud father of Vincent (Lindsay Helton), Corinne and Brianna; dear grandfather of Stella and Cash; dear grandson of Thelma Gelinas (Harold) and the late Courtney Sr.; dear brother of Ken and Karl (Sherilyn) and uncle of Matthew and Symantha. Chris will also be deeply missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins and by Michelle Wheeler-Hicks and Renee Channon and their families.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements were completed in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Channon
Vincent Channon
August 5, 2024
Dad I miss you and think about you daily. I don´t know how to handle this.
Brianna
August 25, 2021
Not a day goes by where I don´t think about you, I miss you so much dad
Dennis Alves
June 4, 2020
Wow, just finding out in June 2020! Well, I will always miss my good friend as we sometimes called him CCC, Cool Calm and Collective Chris, what can I say? Well in 1986 we were both in The September 1986 Roberto Venn School of Luthiery Class, and I being a lonely and alone Out of Town Student from Los Angeles, me and Chris Soon Bonded over our mutual Love of Guitar's and Heavy Metal Music, He even offered me a place to stay In Glendale at his Channon Family Home, at The Roberto Venn School Chris' Skill as a Guitar maker was Immediate and far Better than 99% of anyone else in that Semester, his Joinery and Glue Joints were so Perfect, you couldn't even see any Glue! After Roberto Venn we ended up sharing Rent at a few different Apartment's in the Phoenix area, Us Both being Charvel/Jackson Guitar Freaks, I remember the Excitement Chris Had when He actually applied to join The Jackson Guitar Company, and was Quickly Hired in 1989, and Relocated to Upland California to work at the Jackson Guitar Factory, then in Ontario California, I remember him telling me of him actually being watched and Approvingly Assessed As He Worked on Applying Neck and Headstock' Bindings and Iconic Sharkfin Mother of Pearl Inlays on Numerous Randy Rhoads Custom Model Jackson' Guitar's by Jackson Head Honcho Mr. Grover Jackson himself for a full 30 or more Intense minutes... Horrible News to hear he suddenly Died just two days after his Birthday
Dale
April 13, 2020
Brother Chris,
I miss you.
someone else who misses you
Dale
April 13, 2020
January 16, 2020
Gone too soon, but not forgotten dear cousin.....
Kathy
Karry
Kelli
January 14, 2020
My condolences are extended as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and strength to cope during this trying time. (Psalm 90:10)
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