Gary L. Christopher
Gary L. Christopher
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He was born on June 9th, 1959, in Trenton, NJ. He learned to play guitar at the age of nine (9). He joined the Air Force at the age of seventeen (17). He was honorably discharged at the age of twenty-two (22). After completing his military service, he moved to Savannah, Georgia, where he learned the roofing trade and started playing guitar in several bands, and is where his son was born. He worked for WTI (Weatherproofing Technology Inc) for over twenty (20) years. Starting as a superintendent and finally as an estimator. He moved to Kansas City in 2007 and married the love of his life Heather Walker in 2009. He was an active member of the Epic Church KC and played lead guitar on the worship team for nearly eight (8) years until it closed in mid 2024. After which he joined Vision Church KC. And became involved with their media team. He also was somewhat of an amateur photographer. He was a lifelong student, always, the avid reader with indiscriminate interests. Before departing from this mortal coil, he was in the company of his wife and their beloved dogs.
He was preceded in death by his father: Samuel Joseph Christopher, his mother: Clarice Patrice (Daughtry) Christopher, his brother: Samuel J. Christopher, and his brother-in-law: Joe Raimondo.
He is survived by his wife: Heather Christopher of Independence, Mo. his son: Samuel Joseph Christopher III (Kristy) of Savannah, Ga. his grandson: Ryan T. Christopher of Independence, Mo. his sister: Rosa DiMatteo (Pete) of Folcroft, Pa. his sister: Marie Raimondo of Hamilton, NJ. And many nieces and nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews.
Services in honor of Mr. Christopher are to be held on the 10th of January in the year of our Lord 2026 @ Vision Church KC. Located @ 23300 NW Pink Hill Rd. Blue Springs, MO 64015 @ 12:00pm cst. The family will received friends at 11:00am at the church. Cards and flowers can be sent to the above address.
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