Christopher Steven Coley

Christopher Steven Coley, age 48 of Amherst, husband of Leanne R. Wood, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. Chris was born on December 20, 1971 in Lynchburg, son of Steve A. Coley and Brenda C. Davis. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herbert and Katherine Crickenberger and his paternal grandparents, James and Janice Coley. Chris had many of life’s ups and downs. He loved to hunt with his father and brother. He worked at several jobs during his lifetime including welding, art, carpentry and as a mechanic. He had been a long time employee for his father at Steve Coley’s Auto. In addition to his wife Leanne and his parents, he is survived by 3 children, Cheyenne Coley, Jacob Coley, and Jordan Coley; step mother, Barbara Pryor (mom); a brother, Derrick Coley and wife Kristina; 2 sisters, Valarie Martin and husband Tom and Tabitha Schneider and husband Charles. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Ryleigh and Ashton; 1 stepdaughter, Savannah, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all the friends and customers for their support over the years. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm Friday, February 14, 2020 at Whitten Monelison Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant UMC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be directed to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 199 Water St 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038 or the Amherst Humane Society, 318 Shelter Ln, Amherst, VA 24521.