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Christopher Beightol Obituary
Christopher S. Beightol, 53, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, February 25, 2024. He was born March 21, 1970 in Akron, Ohio to Alfred Dean and Billie Ann Beightol.
Chris was a graduate of Springfield high school. He enjoyed playing cards, coloring, watching wrestling and basketball and listening to all kinds of music.
Proceeded in death by his father, Alfred Dean Beightol, he is survived by his mother, Billie Ann Beightol; sisters, Anna (Keith) Spear and Grace (James) Hedrick; daughters, June and Georgina James; nephews, Michael, Noah and Caleb; nieces, Alex and Natalie; along with many family and friends that love and will miss him dearly.
Family and friends are invited to Chris’s celebration of life on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Millheim Baptist Church, 2661 Hayne Rd., Akron, OH 44312. Visitation is from 4 to 5 PM. The service will begin at 5 PM with a dinner to follow.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
791 E. Market Street, Akron, OH 44305
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