He was born February 22, 1951 to Agnes Lillian “Joan” Ednock and Theodore Paul Materson in Bridgeport, CT. They moved to Miami in June 1955.
He graduated from Norland High School in 1969 & began working immediately for the FBI through 1971. He then attended & graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa with a BS degree in Criminal Justice. He furthered his education by attending & graduating from the University of Miami’s Accident Analysis & Reconstruction Program.
After receiving his education, he began his long career in Miami as a private investigator which lead to his employ with the law firm of Morgan & Morgan in January 2002, he was a Senior Investigator. He was dedicated, fulfilled & took great pride in his career knowing that his contribution could help change a person’s life.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his adoring family; sister Carol
Materson Fell, brother Gary (Deborah) Materson, niece Kimberly Fell, niece Chelsea
Materson, nephews Tim, Jeff & Ken Fell, his adopted nephew Steve Cowan and family, great niece
Karissa Fell & great grandniece Avery, great nephew Kenny Fell & great grandnephew
Jaxon, cousin Ray Materson & family, his best friend since 1st grade Bruce (Christine) Katz; his adopted aunt Connie Drake, his dearest Kathryn Pearson, his Morgan & Morgan work family, his countless loving friends & neighbors & his beloved Kit Cat, the feral cat he rescued and adored.
His interests were family, friends & holidays, guns, painting, golfing, antiques & art, eating at water side restaurants, anything Tommy Bahama, home renovations and furniture restoration, gardening & he loved time spent on Jekyll Island.
Although you were not an institutionally religious man, you lived your life as an angel on earth living among us. You thrived on making people laugh & wanting to do everything to make their day better, you selflessly offered your friendship, compassion & assistance to all who called upon you.
Soar with the angels Chris for now you are among them. We know that you will continue to look over all of us eagerly awaiting a sign where you can step in & offer comfort in times of need.
A celebration of your life will be held on Saturday, September 15, at 1:00PM at BaldwinFairchild, Winter Garden, 428 East Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787 where a reception will follow. The family requests that casual attire be worn in Chris' memory.
In lieu of flowers donations to South Lake Animal League (4648 Baptist Island Road, Clermont, FL 34712, 352-429-6334, theanimalleague.org), would have made him smile. May God Bless you.
