Claude C. "Chris" Christian passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 3rd at the age if 92.
He is beloved Papaw to Tonia, Lisa, Kelly, Kari, Douglas, Katie, Audrey, Melissa and Allison. Great grandfather to 16 and great great grandfather of 1.
Claude was born in Bristol, VA in 1931 and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He then moved to Merritt Island in 1956 for a position as security police at Cape Kennedy which he loved for 38 years.
He never knew a stranger. He always had a song to whistle or sing and a story to tell.
Friends and family will be received at Wylie Baxley Funeral Home in Merritt Island (1360 N. Courtenay Pkwy. 32953) on May 8, 2024. Visitation will be at 1pm with a funeral service at 2pm. Interment to follow at Brevard Memorial Park, 320 Spring St. Frontenac.
Celebration at American Legion post 359 afterwards. Food will be provided and drinks available to purchase.