Chris Allen Ordway

Chris Allen Ordway, a long time resident of St. Johns, went to be with his Lord & Savior on July 13, 2022 after having been diagnosed with cancer two months ago.
Chris was born in Owosso on July 30, 1963, the son of Richard "Dick" and Sandra (Gilliland) Ordway, and grew up in Owosso where he attended Owosso schools. He graduated from Laingsburg Christian High School and went on to enjoy a long career as a welder with Woodard furniture in Owosso.
On October 5, 1996 he wed Laurie Sue Crowell whom he'd met through his aunt Bonnie, and with whom he'd exchanged letters of courtship and fell in love. They were blessed with the births of a son and a daughter and made their home in Ovid Township where he enjoyed keeping a grand garden. Chris loved being with family, fishing for pan fish, family trips 'up north', excursions to Leelanau, and adventures to State Parks around Michigan which were filled with special family memories.
Chris was a gifted musician, and he will be fondly remembered for his ability to hum, whistle, and sing. He played the accordion, the piano, and served as a long time song leader at the First Baptist Church in St. Johns. He also deeply enjoyed opportunities to sing with his friends in a Quartet.
Above all, he lived his life as a loving follower of Jesus and, encouraged by his Savior, shared his faith and love for Christ through his music and Christian service to others.
In addition to Laurie, his beloved wife of over twenty-five years, he is survived by his daughter, Anna; his son, Grayson; his mother, Sandy Cuddy; sisters, Marna Gasche, Janena (Kevin) Kregger, and Debbie Lingle; brother, Brandon Cuddy; step-mother, Wanda Ordway; mother-in-law, Beverly Crowell, and many other extended family members and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard "Dick" Ordway, step-mother, Pat Ordway, and father-in-law, Melvin Crowell.
Visitation will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 2 – 8 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 2680 E. M21, Corunna on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 1 PM. Click here to view the livestream of the Funeral Service on the church youtube page. Friends may visit the church on Tuesday from 11 AM until the time of the service. Burial will follow at South Ovid Cemetery, St. Johns.
Memorial contributions are encouraged to: Camp Barakel, Fairview, Michigan or to Hospice House, Corunna, Michigan.
For further information phone McGeehan Funeral Home at 989-224-4422.
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