Christopher Nelson Bunn

Christopher Nelson Bunn, 41, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Chris died peacefully holding hands with his loving wife of 15 years, Dabney, who had been his sole care-provider for the past 13 months.
Chris is survived by his wife, his two daughters, McCall and Carter; son, Jax; his mother, Carolyn Finch Bunn of Zebulon; sister, Amy Bunn Norton and husband, Scott of Zebulon.
He was predeceased by his father, Billy Nelson Bunn of Zebulon.
Chris was born December 4, 1965. He grew up in Zebulon where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and football. He went on to play football and baseball for Virginia Military Institute where he graduated in 1988. After graduation, Chris moved to Greenville and worked as a sales representative for Whitehall Pharmaceutical and Terumo. After marrying Dabney in 1992, they moved to Knightdale to start a family and begin his successful career as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch. He was an active member of his Church, the Exchange Club, the Boy Scouts of America and all activities that involved his children. Most of all, he was a caring, devoted family man, who put others before himself.
Chris had a profound faith in God, a passion for his friends and family, a deep love for life and a genuine interest in people. Chris never met a stranger. He greeted everyone with an infectious smile and a warm handshake - he had a way about him that put everyone at ease like he was your best friend. One of his many gifts was being able to speak to people about whatever they were interested in, no matter the topic. And he would remember to ask about whatever was happening in your life, never wanting to be the focus of conversation. Whether you just met him or had known him for a lifetime, you felt an immediate connection to this kind and honorable man. Chris' endless compassion for others and loving heart showed in all he did. Chris recently said "I just wanted to make a difference in other peoples' lives." And all who knew him have been forever changed.
He leaves behind a loving extended family; his father-in-law and business partner, Ronnie Grove and wife, Patty; his mother-in-law, Judy Debnam and husband, Charles; his sister-in-law, Romy Barefoot and husband, Player; his brother-in-law and business partner, Hunter Grove and wife Amy, eight nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and his Merrill Lynch family.
A service to celebrate his wonderful life will be held Monday, October 1, 2007 at Crossroads Fellowship on Millbrook Road beginning at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation with the family following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made: In honor of Chris Bunn YMCA of the Triangle/Community Hope Program, P.O. Box 6544, Raleigh, NC 27628 or LMS Research (www.nlmsf.org) or Hospice of Wake County.
Arrangements by Cremation Society of the Carolinas.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.caringbridge.org/visit/chrisbunn or www.cremnc.com