Christopher Eric Holdridge

Chris was born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was a 1988 graduate of Central High School and then attended Angelo State for three years. While in college he became very interested in martial arts and developed a great respect for the style, Goju-Ryu and an equal respect for his instructor. Chris loved little league baseball and he played T-ball through senior ball and then later umpired. His favorite baseball team was the San Francisco Giants and some of his fondest memories were traveling to California to visit his maternal grandparents and going to games at Candlestick Park. He also loved traveling to Ruidoso and enjoying the mountains with his family at their vacation home. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and whether they were winning or losing, you could hear Chris from two houses away. If you knew Chris, you know one thing he got a real kick out of was messing with people's minds (because he could) and that lasted right up until the end. A nurse in the ICU came to draw yet another blood sample and asked him to give her his full name and date of birth. He rattled off, "David Scott Mustaine, 9/13/61", his favorite musician, which totally baffled the poor girl.

Chris was definitely one of a kind. He had a brilliant mind, a sharp wit, and despite his tough exterior, a very soft heart. He was fiercely loyal to his true friends and if they ever needed him, he always had their back. He loved hunting, he loved loud music, he loved jeeps and most of all he loved his family. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed.

Chris was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Lynn Willis; dear friend John D. Jackson; and aunt Judith Gausnell.

Chris is survived by his parents Dr. Rick and Becky Holdridge; brother Mike Holdridge; sister Dr. Myndie Willis-Johnson and husband JW Johnson; nephew Conner Gochenauer and wife Kaitlyn, all of San Angelo. He is also survived by his nephew Ashton Holdridge, currently in college in Pine Bluff, Arkansas; uncle Randall Holdridge of Tuscon, Arizona; aunt Amy Marchetti and husband Gary of San Diego, California; cousins Laura and Joi Marchetti and his beloved dogs Shotgun and Rebel.

The family will be having a private ceremony in celebration Chris' life with Jim Benson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in his name to Concho Valley Paws, 4001 Sunset Drive Suite 1072, San Angelo, TX 76904 or Reunion Rescue, a pit bull rescue organization, at reunionrescue.com or a charity of your choice. Comments will be appreciated and can be posted at johnsons-funeralhome.com.