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Christopher Olds Obituary
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June 8, 1982-
June 11, 2018
Smiths Station, AL- Christopher V. Olds, 36, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Piedmont Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Smith Station Baptist Church with Pastor David Kees officiating. Interment will be private at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm EDT at the Vance Memorial Chapel.
Chris was born June 8, 1982 in Columbus, GA, to Vernon Olds and Faye Stroud Olds. He earned a master's degree in accounting on his way to becoming a licensed CPA working for AFLAC doing investment accounting. He was a member of Smith Station Baptist Church and never wavered in his faith in Jesus.
Chris is survived by his loving wife, Karen Olds; three children, Mitchell, Ethan and Emma; parents Vernon and Faye Olds; brother, Matt Olds and wife Sandra; nephews, Gaige, Nick and Will and Will's son Tanner; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family and many caring friends.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Bonnie J Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, https://www.lungcancerfoundation.org/contribute/donate/, LUNGevity, https://lungevity.org/for-supporters-advocates/support-our-work, John B Amos Cancer Center, https://columbusregional.com/foundation/give-to-the-foundation/, or Smith Station Baptist Church, 2460 Lee Road 430, Smiths Station, Alabama 36877.
Online condolences may be made at www.vancememorialchapel.net.
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Rachael Wilkes Adkins
June 13, 2018
Faye and Vernon I am so sorry for your loss. This is the very worst thing that can happen to a parent. I know because my daughter,Courtney passed away in 2004 of a brain hemorrhage. It still hurts and I think of her everyday. You will never get over this but with God's help you will learn to live with this. Chris will always be alive in your hearts and memories and in the beautiful grandchildren that he left behind for you. May your family have the comfort and peace that only God can give to you. May Chris now Rest In Peace.
M C
June 13, 2018
I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest Condolences go out to the family and friends of Christopher. May the God of all comport grant you peace and strength during timid difficult time (psalm 29:11).
June 13, 2018
May the God of all comfort continue to give the family the strength you need to cope during this hard time. May you continue to cherish the memories that you shared with her and be surrounded with peace and love. May you find solace in the words found at Isaiah 61:1:1,2.
June 12, 2018
Deepest sympathy. My brother, Louie Hartley and I were in youth group with Chris at Silver Run Baptist years ago. Prayers for the family.
Crystal Hartley Ward
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