Christopher Nathaniel Sayles

Chris was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Debra Lane and Ben Sayles on December 14th, 1978. He graduated from Pike High School in 1997. He went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, and Marian University, where he earned a Master's Degree in Education. He married Tracy English on February 7th, 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He worked as a teacher and educator for Avon School Corporation at Avon Middle School South. Most recently, Chris worked in the Indianapolis Zoo Admissions and Education Departments and loved visiting his buddy Sampson the red panda every day.

Chris enjoyed traveling to Disney World with his family and soaking in the atmosphere. He loved meeting characters and eating turkey legs. We will remember countless rides with Chris on Slinky Dog and becoming a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear. Chris always made sure we found time to ride the Winnie the Pooh ride so he could bounce with Tigger! Chris was a musician in his own right and mastered the soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones. He had a love for music, especially old school R&B and Hip-hop music. Chris also loved attending Pacer Games and other sporting events, and cheering for his Eagles and Lakers.

Chris is preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Sayles and his grandfather, Bennie Sayles.

Chris is survived by his wife Tracy, daughter Ariana, and son Darrius. He is also survived by his mother Debra Beasley and step-dad Alonzo, inlaws Bob and Donna English, sister Keisha of Tampa, FL, brothers Ben (Nikki) of Arlington, TX, and Malcolm (Tiffany) of Anderson, IN. Other survivors include grandmother Melba Kirk, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Memorial services will be held from 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday, February 13th at Crown Hill Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome to share memories and stories starting at 5:30pm.

Chris's family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the doctors and nurses who cared for Chris at IU Methodist Hospital, IU West Hospital, and Simon Cancer Center. Thank you to family and friends who visited and reached out to offer condolences and words of encouragement. You are all greatly appreciated.

A Celebration of Life for Christopher will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.