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Christopher Hoerter Obituary

Christopher ÒChrisÓ Lee Hoerter October 4, 1959 June 12, 2008 COLUMBUS, GA— Christopher ÒChrisÓ Lee Hoerter, 48 of Columbus died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Vista Care at Franciscan Woods. A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 Noon Monday, June 16, 2008 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Mayhew officiating. Visitation will follow the services at the funeral home. A private interment will be held at a later date for the family. Mr. Hoerter was born October 4, 1959 in Columbus, GA, the son of the late Dorothy Renfroe Gibbs and William Ward Starnes. He was a machinist/mechanic with Mutec Battery, Inc. of Columbus and was also a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably. A daughter Ariel Hoerter preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Donna Wilks Hoerter of Columbus, sons, Dustin Hoerter and Adam Wilks both of Columbus, brother, Roy Hoerter of Richmond, VA, sisters Susan Moore and husband Brian of Columbus, Traci Craig and husband Ken of Smiths, AL., step-mother, Shelby Jean Starnes of Columbus, special friends Ken, Kevin, Mary, many other family and friends and the ÒGeorgia MafiaÓ. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at mcmullenfuneralhome.com

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jun. 15, 2008.

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Ken Smith

June 9, 2023

One of the best friends I have, you are missed.

JOhn Pratt

July 12, 2008

I will miss my friend & brother .May your spirt soar with the Hawks until we meet again my brother . For I'm certain we will till then Ukahay. Love ya bro..

Susan McGuire

June 24, 2008

To the Hoerter Family,

My deepest symphathy for your loss.

Chris was an outstanding person with such a comic attitude. Words cannot express what an intelliegent person he was.

My prayers are with your wonderful family, as he loved each and every one of you so much and never failed to tell anyone he met.

Charlotte Allen - Matthews

June 16, 2008

Chris,

We will miss you. I loved your smile. You were always so sweet. God bless. My prayers are with your family.

GUY AND JAN QUINN

June 16, 2008

HE'LL BE IN OUR PRAYERS ALWAYS

Michael Broderick

June 16, 2008

Chris, I love ya' my man. Heaven will rock. I will miss your great wit. You will be forever a great friend in my heart. I'll see you in heaven. Love Ya' My Man
Michael Broderick

Drew & Rhonda McLeod

June 15, 2008

Chris will be deeply missed. He was such a funny character. My prayers are with Donna and Dustin, to get through this hard time.

Steve Brock

June 15, 2008

My brother, I will miss you keep rockin, I know your rockin now, rock on my brother I will always rember you.

Sandra Jackson and Family

June 15, 2008

Donna and Dustin,

I wish there was some magical words that I could say to make things better for you at this time of need but there isn't. All I can tell you is that Mr. Chris loved you both more than life itself. The pride and smile on his face when he talked about you said it all. Count your blessings for the time you had with him because what ya'll had as a family was very rare and you were extremely lucky to have had it at all. Alot of people search their whole life and never find it. Hold on to all the memories and know that he lives on in everything you do. He is only as far away as the next memory.

Although, I do not have any answers I am here for you to lean on in your weakest moments day or night. Please do not hesitate to call upon me.

Love and respect,

Austin Jackson and Family

June 15, 2008

Mr. Chris,

Words could never express what you mean to my family and the loss we feel. You have been such a loyal and wonderful friend. You have been someone that my son Austin could look up to as a father figure since the passing of his own dad. You treated him with the same love and respect as you did your own. The loss of you is as deep to him as the passing of his own dad. We will never forget you.
Forever in our hearts,

Ken Smith

June 15, 2008

To my friend OER, I will miss you. There will never be another one like you. Love you man. Your friend IFF.

Kevin Turner

June 15, 2008

You will be missed my many family and friends. I'll really miss your unique perspective on things, always making me think. I'm sure you are making the best music ever. ROCK ON! I love you my Brother.

Edward Cross

June 15, 2008

Was always a good day to see you smile when I came in to work on second shift.

Chance Williams

June 15, 2008

Rest in peace, Chris

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