John Olen Christenbury

John was born on April 11, 1939 in Mint Hill, North Carolina to the late Olen and Anne Ruth Christenbury. He graduated from East Mecklenburg High School where he went on to receive an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Central Piedmont Community College in 1972. John continued his education at Belmont Abbey College, where he received his Bachelor's' Degree in Business Administration and Economics in 1974.

He was a devout Christian and member of First Baptist Church of Indian Trail. He loved his church and enjoyed singing in the choir. John served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960 and was proud of his service to the country. He was a member of the Jaycees Social Club and Beta Sigma Tau Fraternity.

John loved people and never met a stranger. He loved sitting on his front porch and talking to the neighbors as they walked by. He enjoyed working out almost every morning. John loved coaching his son, Mitch's basketball and baseball games as he grew up, and later watching his grandkids play sports. He loved watching In Touch Ministries with Dr. Charles Stanley and Bill Gaither. John savored the outdoors by gardening and growing flowers. He never came across a food that he did not like!

He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He will be remembered most for his caring nature towards everyone and his love for his church.

John is survived by his children, Mitch Christenbury (Tina) and Megan Howle; grandchildren, Maria and Alexis Christenbury, and Campbell and Liam Howle; siblings, Frances Smart, Helen Thompson, Joe Christenbury, Charles Christenbury, Ray Christenbury, Paul Christenbury, and David Christenbury. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Doris Christenbury; sister, Mary Ann Keziah; and brother, James Christenbury.

A visitation for John will be held Monday, March 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079. A celebration of life for John will immediately follow. A committal service will occur Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Salisbury National Cemetery Annex, 501 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28144.

Memorial contributions may be made in John's honor to Socrates Academy Foundation or First Baptist Church of Indian Trail.