He is survived by his parents Judy and Odell, sister Laine (Joel) Howerton, and nephew Will Howerton.
Chris was employed by Capital Ford for 25 years. He loved his family, the beach, UNC sports, the 49ers, and the Dodgers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday January 15 at Brown Wynne Funeral Home, 701 E. Millbrook Rd from 12-1:30pm. Graveside service at 3:00pm, Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson NC.
Memorial contributions made to Wake Co SPCA, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh 27603; Christ Covenant Church 6501 Fox Road, Raleigh NC 27616; or Converting Hearts (addiction) Ministry, 15033 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest NC, 27587.