CHRISTNER, Alan Shirley JR, – 86, passed away peacefully at home after an eight-month battle against cancer. Alan was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 22, 1932. He leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife of 38 years, Margaret Christner, and a large, loving family of six children and their spouses that include: Alan & Michele Christner III, Edward & Charity Christner, Richard & Karen Christner, Pamela Ann Christner, Kathy & Alan Giner and Karen & Kevin Good. He was also “Opa” to his ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. We also wish to recognize the loving care and comfort provided by the staff of Suncoast Hospice and the Visiting Angels. Alan was a United States Naval Academy graduate (Class of 54’) a fighter pilot, and a retired Lt. Colonel, Squadron Commander, 27th Tactical Fighter Squadron, MacDill AFB, FL. Following his Air Force career, Alan graduated from Stetson Law School and enjoyed many successful years practicing law on Indian Rocks Beach with his wife Margaret. He was also an avid tennis and golf player. A one-hour Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 29th at 11:30 AM at Serenity Funeral Home (13401 Indian Rocks Road) followed by his interment at Bay Pines National Cemetery (10000 Bay Pines Boulevard) at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Keep ‘em, Flying Alan!
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