Chris Scott Handlin

1960 - 2022

Christopher Scott Handlin, 62, went peacefully and confidently to his heavenly home Sunday morning, October 9, 2022, in Conroe, Texas

Son of Don Lloyd and Dixie Gates Handlin, he was born on June 17, 1960, in Kermit, Texas.

Chris graduated from Kermit High School in 1978. Senior year, he was the captain of the high school football team and voted as "Most Handsome" of his class. He attended Texas Tech University. While at Texas Tech, he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

After college, Chris taught skiing in Ruidoso and Switzerland and shared the road with his father, Don, on their motorcycles. Chris loved life and adventures. He and his dad would take some of the greatest road trips together on their Harley Davidson motorcycles, a mutual love they both shared.

Chris was an entrepreneurial businessman and had a passion for helping others. His passion helped pave the road for his future endeavors, including medical equipment sales in the late 1990's and the opening of B/CS Home Instead Senior Care office with his partner, David Guest, in 2000. They went on to open a companion business, BetaMED. Chris later sold his business which led him to Conroe, where he continued to successfully work in sales.

An active member of The Woodlands Church, Chris spent many years volunteering and serving his community, which he loved dearly. He was known for his big heart, charm and sense of humor. When Chris spoke to you, you saw that twinkle in his eye and he made you feel special and loved.

Chris' greatest joy in his life was his daughter, Avery Handlin. He was a very proud father and his love for her remained constant throughout his life. There was never a time when he was not sharing one of her latest accomplishments or accolades with family and friends.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Dixie. He is survived by his daughter, Avery of Kingwood, brother Chip of Dallas, aunt Linda and husband Ross Porter of California, niece Catherine Bankston and husband Drew, nephew Parker Handlin and wife Kelly, nephew Pearson Handlin, cousins Rosalyn Porter, Melinda Barefoot, Dr. Ross Porter and Wes Porter.

A celebration of life will be held for Chris on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at The Woodlands Church at 1:00 pm in the chapel (1 Fellowship Drive, The Woodlands, Tx 77384). At a later date a private graveside service will be held by the family at Moore Memorial Cemetery in Arlington, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, a college trust fund for his daughter, Avery, has been set up. Contributions can be made to her account at First Financial Bank and Trust.