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▰ Charles Christian

Died January 21, … More Information
Charles Christian, of Memphis, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 21, 2004. Charles was 79.
Obituary published: January 22, 2004 in "Com-A"

▰ Channon Gail Christian

Died January 11, … More Information
Channon Gail Christian, age 21 of Knoxville, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on January 11, 2007.
Obituary published: January 12, 2007 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Cecil Oakley Christian, Jr

Died September 24, … More Information
Cecil Oakley Christian, Jr , born May 3, 1936 went into the presence of the Lord on September 24, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Cecil was 80. Tags: #Cecil #Mary #Nashville #Eakin #Calvert #West #High #Vanderbilt #School #Engineering #Kappa #Sons #Year #Junior #Commerce #Knot #Baseball #Commissioner #Board #Middle #Associated #Contractors #Lipscomb #Interamerican #Institute- #Green #Chairman #Church #Christ #Janice #Christian #Oakley #Herring #Connor #Walker #Kirk #Mimi #Clay #Pallbearers #Employees #Granny #World #Broadcasting #Bradley #Family #Friends #Celebration #Life #Walt #Woodlawn #Park #Garden
Obituary: C. Oakley Christian, Jr.

Nashville, TN



May 3, 1936 to 24, 2016.

Preceded in death by his parents Cecil O. and Mary Christian of Nashville, TN.

Educated at Eakin, Calvert and West End High School’s beloved class of ’54.

He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Engineering in 1958. While at Vanderbilt he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, basketball manager and loved playing intramural sports. graduation from Vanderbilt he taught and coached at West High School. In 1967 he founded C.O. Christian & Sons Co., Inc. an electrical construction company. He remained actively involved in the company until recently becoming ill.

Oakley was named “Man of the Year” by Junior Chamber of Commerce; former Knot Hole Baseball Coach and Commissioner; former TSSAA, OVC and SEC football official. One of the founding Board Members of the Middle Tennessee Associated Builders and Contractors; Board Member Lipscomb University School of Engineering; Board Member of the Interamerican Bible Institute-Peru; Green Hills YMCA Board Member and former Chairman.

Oakley was an avid sports enthusiast all of his life. He loved competition and teaching the game to the hundreds of kids he coached on the numerous football, baseball and softball teams over his lifetime. Loved Lipscomb Academy football and was volunteer coach for 30 years. Member of West End Church of Christ.

Survived by his wife of 50 years, Janice Speed Christian, son Oakley (Angela) Christian, III, daughter Mary Beth (Tom) Herring. Grandchildren Connor Christian, Walker Christian, Kirk Christian, Mimi Herring, Clay Herring, who meant the world to “AuDaddy”.

Active Pallbearers: grandsons and friends

Honorary Pallbearers: Employees of CO Christian & Sons and Herring Technology

Memorial contributions: Lipscomb Academy MAC (3901 Granny White Pk. Nashville, TN 37204) & World Christian Broadcasting (605 Bradley Ct. Franklin, TN 37067) or charity of your choice.

Gathering of Family & Friends will be held , 28, 2016 from five o’clock until seven o’clock and from eleven o’clock until the funeral hour at West End Church of Christ, 3534 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37205.

A Celebration of Life will be held , 29, 2016, at noon, West End Church of Christ with Walt Leaver and Ken Dye officiating. Interment will be held at three o’clock Woodlawn Memorial Park (Terrace Garden).

Visit the online obituary: www.woodlawn-roesch-pattonfh.com.






▰ Cecil Oakley Christian Jr

Died September 24, … More Information
Cecil Oakley Christian Jr , born May 3, 1936 departed this life Sunday September 24, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Cecil was 80.

▰ Cecil Oakley Christian Jr

Died September 24, … More Information
Cecil Oakley Christian Jr , born May 3, 1936 entered Heaven's gates on September 24, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Cecil was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Harriette Maloney, John Harwell, David & Delores Davidson, Whit Stokes, Mark Bunch, Lorena J. Bass, Bill Kormoski, Bill Kelly, Steven Bruce, David Bockian

▰ Carolyn (Barner) Christian

Died July 02, … More Information
Carolyn (Barner) Christian, age 75 of Paris, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on July 2, 2018.
Obituary published: July 03, 2018 in "Com-A"

▰ Brian Kenneth Christian

Died February 20, … More Information
Brian Kenneth Christian, of Lenoir City, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on February 20, 2006. Brian was 17.
Obituary published: February 21, 2006 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Brad Christian

Died November 02, … More Information
Brad Christian, of Cordova, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he November 2, 2001. Brad was 31.
Obituary published: November 03, 2001 in "Jonesboro Sun (AR)"

▰ Brad Christian

Died November 03, … More Information
Brad Christian, age 31 of Tennessee, born in Columbia, Missouri, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home November 3, 2001.
Obituary published: November 04, 2001 in "Jonesboro Sun (AR)"

▰ Bonita M Christian

Died February 16, … More Information
Bonita M Christian, born January 21, 1935 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home February 16, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bonita was 81.

▰ Bonita M Christian

Died February 16, … More Information
Bonita M Christian, born January 21, 1935 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 16, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bonita was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Melissa Roberts

▰ Billy E Christian

Died August 17, … More Information
Billy E Christian, born June 10, 1933 died August 17, 2014 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Billy was 81.

▰ Billy E Christian

Died August 17, … More Information
Billy E Christian, born June 10, 1933 went into the presence of the Lord on August 17, 2014 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Billy was 81.

▰ Billy E Christian

Died August 17, … More Information
Billy E Christian, born June 10, 1933 entered Heaven's gates on August 17, 2014 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Billy was 81.

▰ Beulah Mildred (Herron) Christian

Died May 13, … More Information
Beulah Mildred (Herron) Christian left this earth on May 13, 2002 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Obituary published: May 14, 2002 in "Kingsport T N"

▰ Beulah Mildred Christian

Died May 14, … More Information
Beulah Mildred Christian passed away May 14, 2002 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Obituary published: May 15, 2002 in "Kingsport T N"

▰ Betty V (Luther) Christian

Died July 22, … More Information
Betty V (Luther) Christian, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master July 22, 2000. Betty was 74.
Obituary published: July 23, 2000 in "Leaf Chron"

▰ Betty Ann Christian

Died August 09, … More Information
Betty Ann Christian, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed from this life on August 9, 1998. Betty was 91.
Obituary published: August 10, 1998 in "Chattanooga F-P"

▰ Betty Joan Christian

Died July 25, … More Information
Betty Joan Christian went into the presence of the Lord on July 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.

▰ Bert Morgan Christian

Died May 20, … More Information
Bert Morgan Christian left this earth on May 20, 2015 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Surgoinsville, Tennessee. Tags: #Newana
Obituary: Bert passed away on , May 20, 2015. Bert was a resident of Surgoinsville, Tennessee at the time of passing. Bert was married to Newana.

▰ Barbara H (Huff) Christian

Died August 02, … More Information
Barbara H (Huff) Christian, age 42 of Madisonville, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on August 2, 2004.
Obituary published: August 03, 2004 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara Faye Christian

Died January 21, … More Information
Barbara Faye Christian went into the presence of the Lord on January 21, 2019 in Hixson, Tennessee.

▰ Annie Lou (Mccaslin) Christian

Died November 26, … More Information
Annie Lou (Mccaslin) Christian, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed from this life on November 26, 1998. Annie was 92.
Obituary published: November 27, 1998 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Ann Christian

Died September 14, … More Information
Ann Christian passed away September 14, 2016 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Tags: #Everett
Obituary: Ann passed away on , 14, 2016. Ann was a resident of Kingsport, Tennessee at the time of passing. Ann was married to Everett.

▰ Alma Christian

Died December 23, … More Information
Alma Christian, born July 29, 1934 entered Heaven's gates on December 23, 2016 in Dunlap, Tennessee. Alma was 82. Tags: #Jimmie #Verner #Hassie #Clendenen #Ranzie #Leonard #Alta #Michael #Smith #Gregory #Ruth #Judy #Jernigan #Christian #Shawn #Simmons #Stephanie #Fonville #Stacy #Christine #Pendergrass #Shonda #Brook #Hall #Ewton #Collier
Obituary: Alma Clendenen Smith Christian, 82, of Dunlap, died at her home , 23, 2016. Mrs Christian was a member of Griffith Church of Christ. Alma was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmie S. Smith, her parents, Verner and Hassie Hitchcock Clendenen, 2 brothers, Ranzie Clendenen and Leonard Clendenen, 1 sister, Alta Holland.
Survivors include her husband, J. C. Christian, sons, Michael (Pat) Smith, Gregory Smith, sister, Ruth Johnson, step-children, Judy (Norman) Jernigan, J. C. (Patty) Christian, Jr., grandchildren, Shawn (Melissa) Smith, Kim (Jeff) Simmons, Stephanie (Chris) Fonville, Stacy Green, Christine (Donnie) Pendergrass, Shonda (Aaron) Nix, Brook (Jason) Hall, 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
services will be held at1:00 P.M. CST 27, 2016 in the Ewton chapel with minister T.A. Smith officiating. Burial in Collier . Visitation; 4 - 8 P.M. .

▰ Allen Clyde Christian

Died January 18, … More Information
Allen Clyde Christian, born February 23, 1930 joined the Lord January 18, 2017 in Moore County, Tennessee. Allen was 86. Tags: #Sarah #Christian
Obituary: Allen was born on 23, 1930 and passed away on , 18, 2017. Allen was a resident of Moore , Tennessee at the time of passing. Allen was married to Sarah Holt Christian.

▰ Algie Christian

Died January 07, … More Information
Algie Christian, 74, of Morristown, Tennessee departed this life January 7, 2004.
Obituary published: January 08, 2004 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Algie Christian

Died January 06, … More Information
Algie Christian, of Morristown, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2004. Algie was 74.
Obituary published: January 07, 2004 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Agnes Elaine Christian

Died January 10, … More Information
Agnes Elaine Christian, age 86 of Greenbrier, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 10, 2003.
Obituary published: January 11, 2003 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Adele Christian

Died December 19, … More Information
Adele Christian left this earth on December 19, 1903 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Nashville, Tennessee.
Obituary published: December 20, 1903 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Adam Benjamin Christian

Died September 29, … More Information
Adam Benjamin Christian, born February 16, 1989 went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. Adam was 30.
Family members and close friends: , Colee Johnston, Cheryl Holland, Alex Allen ( Hawk ), Larry Christian Sr. ( Sue ), Drew Christian, Toni Roe ( Drew ), Pamela Page, Valerie Elledge, Michael Christian, Stacy Tomlin

▰ Nancy Susan Christenson

Died July 16, … More Information
Nancy Susan Christenson, born October 8, 1959 entered Heaven's gates on July 16, 2014 in Savannah, Tennessee. Nancy was 54. Tags: #David
Obituary: Nancy was born on 8, 1959 and passed away on , 16, 2014. Nancy was a resident of Savannah, Tennessee at the time of passing. Nancy was married to David.

▰ Elmer A Christenson

Died March 11, … More Information
Elmer A Christenson, of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday March 11, 2003. Elmer was 85.
Obituary published: March 12, 2003 in "Com-A"

▰ Doris J Christenson

Died June 14, … More Information
Doris J Christenson, born February 26, 1937 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 14, 2017 in Tennessee. Doris was 80.

▰ Doris Mae Christenson

Died July 04, … More Information
Doris Mae Christenson, born June 8, 1937 entered Heaven's gates on July 4, 2016 in Cottontown, Tennessee. Doris was 79. Tags: #David
Obituary: Doris was born on 8, 1937 and passed away on , 4, 2016. Doris was a resident of Cottontown, Tennessee at the time of passing. Doris was married to David Sr.

▰ David Allen Christenson

Died September 28, … More Information
David Allen Christenson, born October 13, 1932 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 28, 2016 in Cottontown, Tennessee. David was 83. Tags: #Doris
Obituary: David was born on 13, 1932 and passed away on , 28, 2016. David was a resident of Cottontown, Tennessee at the time of passing. David was married to Doris.

▰ Audrey (Hicks) Christenson

Died August 05, … More Information
Audrey (Hicks) Christenson, age 84 of Tennessee, born in Wyatt, Mississippi, died on August 5, 2008.
Obituary published: August 06, 2008 in "DemGaz (AR)"

▰ William Elwood Mr Christensen

Died August 08, … More Information
William Elwood Mr Christensen, of Elkton, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William August 8, 2001. William was 71.
Obituary published: August 09, 2001 in "Giles FP"

▰ Wayne L Christensen

Died August 15, … More Information
Wayne L Christensen, age 90 of Tennessee, born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, joined the Lord August 15, 2006.
Obituary published: August 16, 2006 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Sybil Ann Christensen

Died August 23, … More Information
Sybil Ann Christensen, age 65 of Tennessee, born in New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 23, 2018.
Obituary published: August 24, 2018 in "Sarasota H-T (FL)"

▰ Scott B Christensen

Died March 13, … More Information
Scott B Christensen, of Memphis, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 13, 2000. Scott was 41.
Obituary published: March 14, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Roxy (Knisley) Christensen

Died December 13, … More Information
Roxy (Knisley) Christensen, of Athens, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 1999. Roxy was 99.
Obituary published: December 14, 1999 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Roland "Chris" Christensen

Died September 01, … More Information
Roland "Chris" Christensen, of Tennessee, born in Tyler, Minnesota, entered Heaven's gates on September 1, 1999. Roland was 80.
Obituary published: September 02, 1999 in "Lexington Minuteman (MA)"

▰ Richard P Christensen

Died January 10, … More Information
Richard P Christensen, age 53 of Germantown, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on January 10, 2003.
Obituary published: January 11, 2003 in "Com-A"

▰ Paul Ankar "Chris" Christensen

Died November 24, … More Information
Paul Ankar "Chris" Christensen, of Tennessee, departed this life Sunday November 24, 2002. Paul was 95.
Obituary published: November 25, 2002 in "Chattanooga TFP"

▰ Merritt Eudell Christensen

Died July 04, … More Information
Merritt Eudell Christensen, age 71 of Knoxville, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Merritt July 4, 2000.
Obituary published: July 05, 2000 in "Eau Claire L-T (WI)"

▰ Merritt Eudell Christensen

Died July 04, … More Information
Merritt Eudell Christensen, age 71 of Kingston, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on July 4, 2000.
Obituary published: July 05, 2000 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Luella F (Betz) Christensen

Died February 18, … More Information
Luella F (Betz) Christensen, age 93 of Tennessee, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 18, 2012.
Obituary published: February 19, 2012 in "Milwaukee J-S (WI)"

▰ Jean Lois (Christensen) Christensen

Died March 06, … More Information
Jean Lois (Christensen) Christensen, age 80 of Tennessee, born in Racine, Wisconsin, went into the presence of the Lord on March 6, 2007.
Obituary published: March 07, 2007 in "Racine J-T (WI)"

▰ Jason Pugmire Christensen

Died May 01, … More Information
Jason Pugmire Christensen, age 25 of Tennessee, born in Reno, Nevada, passed away peacefully May 1, 2001.
Obituary published: May 02, 2001 in "Idaho State Journal (ID)"
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