Christopher Andrew Furtick

Christopher Andrew Furtick, 15, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday April 28, 2015. Born on August 2, 1999 at Rex Hospital; he was the loving son of Russell “Rusty” and Brenda Boone Furtick and younger brother of Joseph “Joe” Furtick.

Christopher attended Apex High School, was a member of Apex United Methodist Church, and played soccer with TFC 99 Select as a center defender. A good student and athlete, Chris will be remembered as witty, artistic, inventive, creative and loving. His smile lit up a room. He took the time to play with his cousins and always said “I Love You”. He was a wonderful and loving son, brother, grandson and cousin and he will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his parents and brother; by his grandparents: Joe and Janet Boone, of Lillington; Ronnie Furtick of Columbia, SC and Melinda Wolfe, of Angier; aunts and uncles: Sandra and Steve Wester, of Apex, Tammy and Dan Johnson, of Fuquay-Varina, Mandy and Jonathan Holder, of Fuquay-Varina, Bryan Furtick, of Duncan and Kevin and Rebecca Furtick, of Anderson, SC; numerous cousins and other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday evening from 6-8 pm at Apex Funeral Home, with Funeral Services Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 2 PM at Apex United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Lillington, NC with O’Quinn Peebles assisting.

The family would like to express their appreciation for all of the love and support during this difficult time.

Contributions may be made to Apex United Methodist Church at 100 S Hughes Street – Apex, NC 27502 or to the Triangle Futbol Club Alliance – Christopher Furtick Memorial Fund – 431 US Highway 70-A East – Hillsborough, NC 27278.