George Sherman Christopher
April 3, 1925 ~ February 9, 2018
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
George Christopher took his first breath on April 3,1925 in Maidsville, West Virginia, as the son of Richard Graham and Minta (Conner) Christopher. He has five siblings that preceded him in death: Olan Christopher, Ava Belle Hull, Loyd Christopher, John Christopher, and William Christopher. He has four surviving siblings: James Christopher of West Virginia, Betty Jones of Texas, Ruth Strouse of Pennsylvania, and Sherry Crawford of Florida.
George Christopher and Alberta (Miller) were married on July 6, 1946. Alberta preceded him in death in 1981. Listed are George and Alberta’s nine children:
G. Edward Christopher and wife Doris, Cindy J. Arnold, Virginia C. Pettingill and husband Robert. Paula J. Winiarczyk and husband Robert. Dale B. Christopher and wife Terri, Pamela R. Hurley and husband Mark, John M. Christopher and wife Caroline, Keri L. Treadwell and husband Joel,
Thomas R. Christopher and wife Amy.
George had his quiver full, with 25 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. He married Willa Mae Bell in 2000 and acquired 4 step-children. Together George and Willa prayed and asked God to give them 15 married years together. God gave them more than they asked. They were married 17 years in November 2017.
George Christopher was a part of the “greatest generation”. He was a WWII veteran who served in the US Navy from 1943-1945. He was a Radarman on the USS Alderman, that delivered supplies to our troops throughout the Pacific.
George Christopher enjoyed hobbies such as fishing, hunting, camping, and traveling. At one point in his life, he sang in a men’s gospel quartet. The song, “Springs of Living Waters” was well-remembered by all who heard this lively tune.
He lived a full, abundantly rich life until February 9th, 2018 when he took his last breath. He will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege to know this wonderful follower of Christ.
Listed are his 25 Grandchildren:
Bryan Christopher and wife Ginger, Eric Christopher and wife Elaine, Adri Himes and husband Tim, Kennon Arnold and wife Laure, Benjamin Arnold and wife Jessica, Christopher Pettingill and wife Sarah, Warren D. Pettingill, Jonathan R. Pettingill, Jennifer O'Connor and husband Joey, Robby Winiarczyk and wife Chelsie, Joshua Christopher, Levi Christopher, Seth Hurley and wife Dana, Laura Hurley, Caleb Hurley, Hannah Hurley, Abigail Hurley, Matthew Hurley, Enoch Christopher and wife Brooklynn, Christopher Treadwell and wife Jana, Isaac Treadwell, Brianna Treadwell, Madelyn Christopher, Ashlyn Christopher, Amelia Christopher
Listed are his 23 Great-Grandchildren:
Hanna Christopher, Landon Christopher, Caleb Christopher, Emily Christopher, Noah Christopher, Aaron Himes, Thomas Himes, Joel Himes, Sarah Himes, Nathan Arnold, Alyssa Arnold, Ethan Arnolds, Ella Arnold, Kylee Arnold, Emilee Arnold, Cayli Pettingill, Logan Pettingill,
Olivia Pettingill, Canaan O'Connor, Bailey O'Connor, Rhyan Winiarczyk, Angel Christopher
Gracelyn Christopher,
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To Dale and his family,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I’m sure that he was a wonderful and good father and grandfather and great-grandfather to all. Cherish all of the memories you have of him… 🙂
Love from Lisa and Donald Lord, Jr.
I never met Mr. Christopher but do know his daughter Pam. She is a Proverbs 31:10-31 lady, and from seeing how she has lived her life, that makes me know he had to have been an outstanding father and role model. Prayers for peace at this difficult time. Jean Friley
I remember when he and his family used to go to church with us in Marietta. His youngest son, Tom, lived with us for about 6 months last year in high school.
So glad I got to share Dad’s last moments here on earth with him. As I told him ” This is not goodbye but see you later…” I have peace knowing that I will be with him again, but my heart aches knowing that I will not be able to spend time with him down here on earth. I will miss holding his hand, hearing his voice, kissing his sweet checks and laughing and joking around with him. I can say my Dad was a very lighthearted man with a great sense of humor, but I don’t know if he knew how much he made us laugh. My Dad was old school living in a modern political correct society. What a hoot my dad was. A memory that comes to mind is a time in Denali National Park Alaska when we as a family were on a bus touring the park we came upon a she bear and her cubs playing in an open field. The bus driver made everyone “Be Silent!” he did not want to “upset the bears”. My Dad, being hard hearing and sitting in the back of the bus did not hear the bus driver’s request When everyone was quiet he said in a LOUD voice” John Christopher, HAVE YOU EVER EATEN BEAR BEFORE? I HAVE…” us girls, we just look at one another and laughed while the others on the bus just looked at each other in shock. What fun times we had in Alaska, great memories. I will hold on to the great memories and thank God for 50 years I had to spend with Dad.I will never forget one of our last days together he reached up patted my cheek with his hand and with sincerity in his eyes said ” I Love you” and I know he truly did, and I hope he knew how much I truly loved him. I will miss you Dad…until we meet again.
This amazing man became my grandpa 22 years ago when I married his grandson, Kennon. It always made me feel good to be around him. He impressed me with his carefree and whimsical spirit. He had 9 children but he never seemed rattled. Grandpa also had a deep passion for the Lord. He made a direct impact on how we would raise our children and how we also wanted a quiver full. We gave him 4 of his great grandchildren that were able to spend time with him and see who he was. His values and love will continue to live on through his family and those he touched so deeply. My husband is a better man for having him in his life. We love you Grandpa. Laure