Christopher John Bessent Dearing

Tallahassee - The Life of Christopher John Bessent Dearing

On Monday, May 18, 2020, Christopher John Bessent Dearing passed away after a short but difficult battle with cancer. He was born in Coral Gables, Florida on October 24, 1958. His parents, Betty Jean Bessent Dearing and Daniel Sears Dearing and their 6 children moved to Tallahassee, Florida in 1971. Chris now resides in the house of the Lord in eternal peace.

Chris lived an exciting life pursuing his lifelong passions of running (completed 10 Marathons, including the New York and Marine Corp). Legend has it, he completed the Tallahassee Marathon having only trained for three days. Chris loved to fish for Grouper in the Gulf with his many buddies. Another passion on the water was sailing his sailboat, named "Go With It."

During his life, Chris played many sports with great determination. These sports included football, baseball, and tennis. He graduated from Florida High School in 1977. After which, he joined the Marine Corps. After boot camp, Chris was in the 2nd Marine Recon Division in Okinawa (1978-1981). Throughout life he lived the Marine Corp values of integrity, discipline, teamwork, duty, and "esprit de corps."

In the spring of 1998, Chris met Beckie. It was true love! Everything about each other complemented the other. They married on January 2, 1999 bringing their children, Rio and Natalie into their new family. Soon, Rio married Erin and together they had two adorable children, River and Violet. Chris loved and enjoyed his grandchildren very much. When not at work, he continued living his passion of watching FSU sports, cooking, and playing with Bella a.k.a. Trick the cat.

To cherish his memory, Chris leaves behind many family members: Mark and Carol Dearing, Sears Dearing and Wanda, Leslie and Jim Fleming, Andrew Dearing, Mallory and Mike McCall.

Chris' nieces and nephews will greatly miss their dear Uncle Chris. They include Jimmy Fleming and Akua Carson, Will and Rachel Fleming, Katie Fleming, Meg Fleming, Brea Dearing, Daniel Dearing, Melissa Irwin, Sam Sackett, Mallory Alexander, Reed Dearing, Drew Dearing, Farrah Dearing, Dallas Dearing, Brayden Lambert, Jack McCall, Davis McCall, and Wilson McCall. Everyone held a special place in Chris' heart.

Chris was a loyal public servant at Department of Children and Families as a Computer Analyst. Here he developed memorable relationships with many colleagues and friends. Chris was a trusted, reliable, no B.S. kind of guy. He always stood up for what he believed was right. He will always be remembered as a kind, compassionate, intelligent, tenacious, protective, helpful, and honest person. Chris carried with him the highest level of integrity. Chris was always guided by the Lord and now he is in a better place.

There will be an interment at Tallahassee Memorial Cemetery and a memorial service to be announced at later date. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee (850-385-2193) or www.bevisfh.com is assisting the Dearing family with their arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Children's Home Society of Florida, 1801 Miccosukee Commons Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, Big Bend Area, www.chsfl.org.

"My heart is broken without Chris. But his presence, memories and love are with me and my family. His grandchildren will forever miss his playful and teasing personality, so will I." -Beckie Dearing

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat from Jun. 1 to Jun. 7, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Dearing

Sponsored by Bevis Funeral Home - Tallahassee Cremation-Prearrangement Center.

11 Entries

Travis C. Rivers

June 11, 2020

To Beckie: I am so, so sorry for your loss! Chris was one the bright spots in my time with HRS/DCF. I spoke with him at TMH Oncology as I was starting treatment - it was so nice to see a friendly face and it's so sad to know he's gone. I wish you the comfort only God can give.
Cliff

Katrina Moore-Pugh & Janeiro Pugh

June 11, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bruce and Gayle Fletcher

June 9, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Chris May you live in eternal peace. God bless you. Bruce and Gayle Fletcher.

Renita Barkley

June 6, 2020

Beckie, i send my sincere condolences to you and the family. Chris was a co- worker and friend and Ill miss him dearly. When I heard the news of his passing, I was saddened of the loss. Chris would always show his concern for me through my current situation and give encouraging words. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. My heart is hurting with you in this hour of bereavement.

Rhonda Johnson-Reid

June 5, 2020

Beckie

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God blesses you with peace and resolve in the coming days.

Mary Ash

June 4, 2020

Beckie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anna Crooms

June 4, 2020

Mr. Dearing was the same person I met in 2005 when I started working at DCF(ASSC Disbursements) as the same person I remember before I found out that he was ill. He's one of those individuals I have met that have planted a good seed in my life. He was very helpful, kind, knowledgeable and very humble. To his wife(Beckie) who I'd grown to know as well and his Family, I pray God will forever provide comfort and strength to each of you during this time of sorrow. We will miss Chris Dearing VERY much!!

Rethema President-Horne

June 4, 2020

To Beckie,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ginger HOffman

June 3, 2020

Becky, I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers to all and my the love of friends and family help you through this difficult time.

Mike Rodrigue

June 3, 2020

Chris was a class act! I came to know Chris in the late 80s and we became good friends. His since of humor always made me laugh. Chris and I talked about sports often but each conversation eventually focused on Chris checking up on my wellbeing as well as friends we had in common. He was throughly devoted to Beckie and his family. Through the years I came to respect Chriss perspective in life more and more. He was a wonderful light in this world who I miss greatly!!
RIP Chris and may God Bless you brother!

Jack Fulmer (Adjutant Marine Corps League Naples, Florida)

June 2, 2020

The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize Christopher John Bessent Dearing for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his LEsprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis.

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