Christopher D. Weidner

Sept. 2, 1969 — March 22, 2008

Christopher Dean Weidner, 38, of Crossville, passed away March 22, 2008. Funeral services were conducted March 26 at Cumberland Worship Center, with the Rev. Al Watkins officiating. Burial was in Big Lick Cemetery.

Mr. Weidner was born Sept. 2, 1969, in Rushville, IN, the son of Ronald and Brenda Weidner.

He had been employed as a truck driver and served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of Cumberland Worship Center and was also a minister, working closely with the nursing home residents. He had many hobbies, especially fishing. He also enjoyed NASCAR with the M and M car being his favorite. He was also a huge Tennessee Vols fan. He was a chess champion in high school which led him to coach chess teams here in Crossville. His children and family were the most important part of his life. His love and devotion to them is everlasting.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Weidner of Crossville; mother, Brenda Weidner of Crossville; father and stepmother, Ronald and Lynn Weidner of Ohio; son, Christpher Weidner; daughters, Danielle Reagan and Brittany Weidner, all of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Allen and Teresa Weidner of Crossville and David and Laura Weidner of Cookeville; stepbrothers, Herbie Benge and Mike Benge of Ohio; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Alan McClure of Iowa; and stepsisters, Angie Wagers and Missy Barnes of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert and Luella Weidner and Sydney and Catherine Dillon; aunt, Dorothy Pugh; and uncle, Lowell Pugh.

Pallbearers were Travis Weidner, Brandon Weidner, Chris Stovall, David Gingerich, Thomas Schubert and David Cooper.

Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.