Christopher Wayne Exum

Christopher Wayne Exum

Christopher Exum Obituary

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Christopher Wayne (Chris) Exum, 18, of Valdosta, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, in an automobile accident. He was born in Valdosta, the son of Arthur Wayne and Ruth Ann Hunter Exum. He was a member of First Baptist Church, a student of the Lowndes County School System. He was a kind-hearted boy and outdoorsman that loved to hunt deer and go fishing.

Survivors include his sister, Kara Ann Exum of Valdosta; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Trapnell (Ruth) Hunter; aunts and uncle, Janice and Ronnie Pittman, Charles and Lama Exum, all of Valdosta. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Trapnell Hunter, paternal grandparents, Eugene and Cleo Exum.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Pastor Mac Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Carson McLane Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home.

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January 8, 2008

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December 29, 2007

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December 15, 2007

Brittanie Patton posted to the memorial.

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Sheena Oliver

January 8, 2008

I am very sorry to have herd about the loss of Chris he was an AWESOME person and everyone loved him!!! He was always smiling when I saw him and we all miss him...but just remember he is looking down on all of us and missing us just as much as we are missing him!!!!!

Jennifer and Margo at&t (on Bemiss)

December 29, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts will be with you during this difficult time.

Brittanie Patton

December 15, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Exum,
Im so terribly sorry to hear about the loss of Chris. I know your probably dont remember me but i was in you kindergarden class. After that year i was in Chris's class untill the 6th grade when i moved away. It hurts very bad to hear that someone that i was so close to growing up passed. Im praying for your whole family. Take care, God Bless,

kassi collier

December 12, 2007

Chris, even though we never really knew each other that well you were still my boyfriends best friend. and any friend of his is a friend of mine. you are missed dearly. everybody strongly believes that the only reason god took you is cause he wanted his angel back. rest in peace buddy. :) love always, kassi

Jade Brooks

December 11, 2007

Chris, i loved you so much! you were a great friend and i miss you more than you could have ever imagined. you were always there for me when i needed you. i always knew that i could come to you. baby you were one in a million. i will see you again baby. i miss you. i love you.

Cheryl Dubberly

December 11, 2007

Ann, Wayne and Kara,
My heart is heavy over your loss. Chris was always such a light in everyone's lives. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be comforted through the support and love you are feeling from friends and family

JOE O'CONNOR

December 10, 2007

I'LL MISS SEEING U, AT THE DRIVE THRU IN LAKEPARK AT WENDY'S

Joanie Strickland

December 10, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Exum,

I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was in the third grade class that I did my student teaching in, and I also taught him reading in fourth grade. I will always remember his smile and wit. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Joanie (Hungerbuhler) Strickland

Mike, Rhonda & Michelle Bird

December 10, 2007

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Exum and Kara
We are so sorry to learn the loss of your son & brother Chris. Please accept our condolances you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Ben Fawcett

December 10, 2007

ima miss you exum...truuuuue

Juanell Sherman

December 10, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Exum:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Chris was a classmate of Ashley's in second grade and, of course, Lowndes High. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort at this difficult time, Juanell and Ashley Sherman

Debbie & Zack Dowdy

December 10, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John & Sandi Holton

December 9, 2007

Wayne:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of need. God bless you all.

Thom & Janet Hallman

December 9, 2007

Mr. & Mrs. Exum,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will continue to pray to God that he will be with you and take care of you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,

Frank Lee

December 9, 2007

Dear Exum Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need. May God be with you and your family during this time.

Remembering Chris,
Mr.and Mrs. Frank A. Lee
Cincinnati, OH

Brittney Bishop

December 9, 2007

My prayers and blessings to the family of Chris. You will never be forgotten.

Debbie Williams

December 9, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Exum,
I want to convey our family’s deepest sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time. Please know your family will continue to be in our prayers.
David, Debbie, Trevor and Carrie Williams

December 9, 2007

Kaye White

December 8, 2007

Mr.and Mrs.Exum
Are hearts are deeply saddened at the loss of Chris.Our prayers are with you during this trying time.Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.
You are in our prayers.
Lamar,Kaye and Kyle White

Sarah Young

December 8, 2007

Christopher Wayne..
I know you hated that lol
God...Its been so long and i hate how everythings happened..
You will always be my little brother. Youll always be in my thoughts and we have so many memories i will never forget...I love you chris!

Tim, Becky, Jake and Sarah Walker

December 8, 2007

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Exum and Kara: Our thoughts and prayers are and will be with you throughout the coming days. We always welcomed Chris into our home as he was such a special boy and friend to our daughter, Sarah. We know the Lord will watch over Chris and you all in the coming days and we will keep your family in our prayers always.

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January 8, 2008

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December 29, 2007

Jennifer and Margo at&t (on Bemiss) posted to the memorial.

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