Chris Deats

Chris Deats obituary

Chris Deats

Chris Deats Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery on Mar. 14, 2026.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-8930. "Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924."

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5 hours ago

Martina Hartigan posted to the memorial.

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Darla Melton posted to the memorial.

March 13, 2026

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Martina Hartigan

5 hours ago

My deepest condolences to Julie and Rissa! I will always remember Uncle Chris’s smile that always made it to his eyes (to make you think he was up to something). He was truly special and will be missed!

Darla Melton

Earlier today

To the moon and back..

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

March 13, 2026

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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5668 Poplar Avenue P.O. Box 17144, Memphis, TN 38119-0885

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Sign Chris Deats's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

5 hours ago

Martina Hartigan posted to the memorial.

Earlier today

Darla Melton posted to the memorial.

March 13, 2026

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery posted to the memorial.