Christopher A. Maida III

Christopher A. Maida III, 72, of Beaumont, died Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born on October 2, 1953, in Beaumont, to Lucille Edgerly and Christopher Albert Maida II.

Chris graduated from French High School in 1972. He started building fences with his father at the age of 15 years old and then ended up becoming the proud owner of A-1 Maida Fence Company from 1997 up until the time of his passing. His daughter and son-in-law will do their best to carry on his legacy. Chris was one of the most kind, gentle hearted people you would ever meet. If anyone was in need whether it was his family, friends or employees, he was there to help them out. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved hunting, fishing, playing golf, spending time at beach and lake, but he mostly cherished his time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His life will be remembered and cherished by anyone who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his daughter, Danielle Wood and her husband, Jason, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Trey McKinley and his wife, Gillian; Cain McKinley and his wife, McKenzie; Colin McKinley; J.C. Wood; Lillie Wood; and Jaxson Wood; great-grandchildren, Joel McKinley, Elwyn McKinley, Maeve McKinley; Cooper McKinley; sisters, Elizabeth Maida and Kathy Maida; and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and trusted work family.

Christopher is preceded in death by his father, Christopher Albert Maida II; mother, Lucille Edgerly; daughter, Sheri McKinley; and sister, Cecilia Maida.

Memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210.

A gathering of Mr. Maida's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Broussard's, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.