He was born July 1, 1948 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania and came to Spring Hill 36 years ago from Slatington, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Army with the 4th Infantry during the Vietnam War. He was the owner and operator of a floor installation business and a member of Shady Hills VFW #8681 and Shady Hills United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years: Jan Ellen Christman; sons and daughters-in-law: Bo & Kerry Christman and Casey & Vanessa Christman, all of Spring Hill, Florida; daughter and son-in-law: Sunny & James Tumbarello of Weeki Wachee, Florida; brother: Gary Christman; seven grandchildren: Trey, Ayla, James II, Christopher, Giovanni, Jaxon and Emma.
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