Waverly, Virginia
Christopher Barrett Faison, 18, of Waverly, died suddenly late Monday night when his truck ran off the road near Homeville. Chris is survived by his mom, Cindy; his sister, Shannon; his maternal grandparents, â??Winkyâ? and Betty Faison; Chrisâ?? Aunt Beth and Uncle Steve, and their daughters, Taylor and Haley; and was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Nanny; all of Waverly. He leaves behind his girlfriend, Ashleigh Wray, and a very special second family, Norman, Tracy, and Jarrod. He is also survived by numerous extended family and friends; and a special â??little brotherâ?, Jamie.
Chris was born on July 23, 1989 in Richmond. He was a 2007 graduate of Tidewater Academy, Wakefield, where he leaves behind many special memories and a host of friends. As a student at Tidewater Academy he enjoyed playing football and baseball. He was employed by Everett Farms in Capron and he was an avid outdoorsman, especially loving hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Chrisâ?? mother says that â??He had a boundless love for life and his world was his family, especially his beloved grandparents â??Winkyâ? and Betty, his friends, and his work. Chris was blessed, and he had really hit his stride as a young man.â?
A celebration of Chrisâ?? life will be held Friday, October 26, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, with the Rev. James M. Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, VA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. and at other times at the residence in Waverly. Memorial donations may be made to the church that Chris loved, Joyner United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 159, Capron, VA 23829. Condolences may be posted on our website at
www.jtmorriss.com
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