Christopher D’Metrio Anderson was born on March 13, 1985 to Mary Ann Anderson and Eferom Townsend in Los Angeles, California. Christopher a.k.a. “Chris” was a very happy and loving child with a compassionate and kind heart. As a very young boy Christopher accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He attended Mountaintop Faith Ministry in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served the teen ministry at age 9 and by 11 years old, he received the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Chris was the youngest member on the teen ministry team and earned the respect of his peers as an effective minister. During middle and high school Chris was nicknamed “Preacher”.
At age 16, Chris and his family moved to Lansing, MI and joined Mount Hope Church. He served in the Youth Alive teen ministry, Music and Media ministry and as a Bus Pastor in the community outreach ministry. He faithfully attended Mount Hope before supporting his friend and minister Jerome Virling at his church City Life of Lansing.
Christopher met Gabrielle Anderson, his wife of 12 years, on his first day at Mount Hope Church. He was 16 and she was 13 at the time. After several years of friendship and dating they wed on April 18th, 2009. Seven years into marriage, they were blessed with their only child, Kaidence Elizabeth Hope Anderson. Chris was truly dedicated to his family. His most prized possession was his family and his role as a faithful husband and father. Though he had many roles and passions such as media and video production and being the best customer service person, his most favorite role of all was being Kaidence’s Dad!
Christopher’s earthly assignment ended at age 36, on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 1:53 a.m. in the loving company of his family.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his devoted wife, Gabrielle, his precious daughter, Kaidence, loving parents, mother, Mary Ann, father, Eferom; grandmother, Joyce, brothers: Andre’ D. (Paula), Brandon, Joshua; sisters: Alyse (Dominic), Tiana Ann; mother-in-law, Wendy; sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Thomas); brother-in-law, Joshua (Stephanie); 5 nieces, 5 nephews, 6 aunts, 2 uncles, cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Thank you Chris for the legacy of love you left in our hearts and lives. You will forever be in ours.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Kaidence’s college fund.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Anderson family.
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