Kriss Dial Obituary
Kriss Allen Dial, born on December 18, 1958, in Houston, Texas, rose into the arms of our Lord on December 10, 2025, in North Zulch, Texas.
Kriss was 66 years old, and lived a very full life. He was a loving father and husband whom made many sacrifices providing for his family, as he worked in the automotive service industry for over forty years. He was a true people-pleaser, always going out of his way to help family members and friends.
Kriss was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Virginia (Briggs) Dial. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Dial; his first wife, Cindy Dial; sons, Jeffrey Dial, Joshua Dial, and Travis Fuller; daughter, Alicyn Lopez. He is also survived by grandsons, Kenneth "Kenny" Dial and Adam Dial; his brother, Kenneth Dial Jr.; and his sisters, Lou Ann Weekley and Robin Vincent. Kriss is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, and friends in, and around Texas.
Kriss was loved by all whom he met and will be missed dearly.
Arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas -- A Walters Family Funeral Home.
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1511 East Main Street P.O. Box 956, Madisonville, TX 77864
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