He was a machine operator for Industrial Filter Manufacturers. Chris loved basketball, especially University of Kentucky. He enjoyed being outdoors and his animals. Some of his most cherished times were family vacations. Chris was most fond of being on the beach.
Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Walters.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Foster; children, Katie Tino-Cunniffe (Sean), Anthony Ellis, Elizabeth Heartline (Josh), Scotty Wade (Carla), and Joshua Foster; grandchildren, James House, Lilly Shelton, Taylor House, Lilith Ellis, Magnolia Ellis, Angel Ellis, Cody Heartline, Jackson Heartline, Sam Heartline, Olivia Wade, Dawson Wade, and Trentens Wade; son, Brandon Foster; and sister, Lisa Foster.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Alexander West Chapel. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, autismspeaks.org.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
