Christopher Allen Connelly

Christopher Allen Connelly

Christopher Connelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Epting Funeral Home - Bentonville on Dec. 26, 2025.
Christopher Allen Connelly, age 64, of Centerton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1961 in Marshalltown, Iowa the son of Linda Gates Connelly and Jerry Miller.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and hanging with his cats. Most importantly he loved spending quality time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.
Chris married Pam Brock in 1984 and they later divorced.
Chris worked for Walmart since 1997, working with their many distribution centers.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, and his step father.
Chris is survived by: his step-daughter; Melissa Phinney and her husband Josh, of Little Flock, Arkansas, his step-son; Tim Harvey and his wife Kelli, of Norwalk, Iowa, his former wife, Pam Brock, of Bentonville, Arkansas, his father; Jerry Miller, of Falmouth, Kentucky, three brothers, three sisters, and his grandchildren; Leah and Elijah Phinney, of Little Flock, Arkansas, and many other loving relatives and friends.
A celebration of Chris's life will be announced at a later date by the family.

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