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Christopher Eckl Obituary
Christopher Edward Eckl (Age 82)
Of Reston, VA passed away while vacationing in Florida on June 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Doyle Eckl. Father of Stephen W. Eckl, Christopher M. Eckl, John M. Eckl, Mark E. Eckl, and Kristen Eckl Rodriguez. Also survived by a cousin Thomas Friday, as well as, his brother William Wray Eckl, 11 grandchildren, numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation, Wednesday, June 15 from 5 to 8 p.m., at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden Street, Herndon, VA. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, June 16, 11 a.m., at St. Thomas a''Becket Catholic Church, 1421 Wiehle Ave., Reston, VA. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Living Wages, National External Diploma Program, c/o Sister Betsy Hartson, RSCJ, P.O. Box 6967, Washington, D.C., 20032 or Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104. Information and condolences:www.adamsgreen.com
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Renee Kirkpatrick
June 8, 2022
I will be forever grateful to have known you Chris, your kindness, great wit and wonderful laugh!
Jim Gray
June 8, 2021
Betsey Horsmon
December 17, 2017
To Liz and all of the family. Chris was the first colleague I met when I came to TVA in 1979. More than anyone else he trained me. When I first met him I remember being rather startled by the way he would ricochet around the room, brilliantly and rapidly moving from one idea to the next, always warm, always funny and gregarious. During Congressional recess he would bolt out of his office at the speed of light, red-faced, to read some quote from Shakespeare that he thought we had to know about immediately! I think what I remember most vividly about Chris was his love for his family. He spoke often of you and your kids, and we felt privileged to share in a small way his depth of feeling for you and your kids. We always felt that not just Chris, but his whole family, was one in a million.
Charlotte Linge
December 7, 2017
Remembering Chris and his family with fond memories and sympathy for their loss.
Charlotte Linge
December 7, 2017
Chris and Liz were favorite friends in graduate school at UT. With sympathy and sadness for his passing.
Jim Gray
June 16, 2017
I had lost track of Chris since I left TVA in 1994. He was a man I admired and respected and held in the highest regard. Although I've just read of his passing a year later, my thoughts and prayers are with the Eckl family. God bless. Jim Gray
June 27, 2016
Liz & Family,
When I think of my friend Chris, no matter the circumstances I have to laugh. On the serious side, he could always be relied on for his knowledge and ability to communicate TVA's position. I can see him now arguing his position with Paul Evans, Pete Stewart and Lee Sheppard in the here after. He'll be missed and remembered for his many contributions to this world. God be with you and your family.
Jack Barron, TVA retiree, Knoxville, TN
June 26, 2016
Wray - I'Cloyd Beasley - lived on Spanish Oak Court about a block from your house on Nellie Ave. I saw Kit's obit in the Knoxville News-Sentinel. Of course I knew Kit better than you because I was nearer image to him. So very sorry that the is no longer here - would have enjoyed talking with him and reliving older times in Florence. Please convey my sympathies to the rest of his family.
You may remember Alfred Brann - relives in Atlanta and would be interested in this news. I'll pass icon to Philip Southall, as we are in touch.
Cloyd Beasley
John MANION
June 17, 2016
Chris was really one in a million; so proud of his family, and really enjoyed his profession -- he was a real professiona. I've enjoyed being his Notre Dame, 1956 Classmate, and knew I could
always count on him for facts. He will be missed by so many Classmate/friends. JOHN MANION, ND56 CLASS SECRETARY
Robin Robinson
June 15, 2016
Mark:
So sorry to hear about your father. My sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family.
June 15, 2016
He will be missed by all.
Renée Kirkpatrick
June 15, 2016
What a gift to know and befriend Chris Eckl, his joy and jubilant humor was contagious and I will, as will so many people whose lives he enriched, miss him dearly. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for his all of his wonderful family and friends.
June 14, 2016
Liz and Eckl Family:
Beth and I extend our deepest sympathy at your loss. I will always remember Chris' warm greetings, big laugh and great political stories.
You are all in our prayers!
Jim Low
Sue Golrick Doucette
June 14, 2016
So very sorry for your loss.
Joshua Cagney
June 14, 2016
To my friend and senior mentor: I'm shocked and saddened to learn of your passing, Chris. Your smile is missed tonight, and always. More than anything I want you to know how grateful I am to you for your kindness, humility, gentility, and warm-heartedness. You are always a Southern Gentleman.
One day is ours together.
Connie & George LeMaitre
June 14, 2016
So sad to say goodbye to a long time favorite friend to so many. Much love and blessings to Liz and family.
N. S.
June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May the God of comfort and tender Mercia give you peace. He will strengthen you to cope with your loss. Psalm 94:17-19
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