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1939 - 2007
 William Edward Christian, 68, of Barboursville, WV, our beloved husband, father, and “Pa”, has gone to his heavenly reward, Thursday, November 1, 2007. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Paul Hill and Earl Hill. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. He was born June 17, 1939 in Chapmanville, WV, a son of the late Alden and Fannie Painter Christian. He was also preceded in death by a son, James Michael Christian, and a brother, Harold Christian. He was a member of Centerpoint United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Queen Christian; two daughters, Tammy Christian and her husband Tom of West Hamlin, WV, Patti Porter and her husband Lee of Milton, WV; one son Billy J. Christian of Barboursville; three sisters, Violet Dillon of Ohio, Venice Smith of Milton and Jo Ann Blankenship of Capitol Heights, Maryland; three grandchildren, Corey Christian and his wife Amanda, Cassie Porter and Cati Christian; a special friend, Kevin Young and special neighbors, Dennis and Debra Casey. Friends may call from 6-9 pm Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. We will miss his wonderful heart, great laugh, tender loving care, and his smile. Go rest high on that mountain. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Harold E. Blankenship , Sr.
HnRBlankenship@comcast.net
Friday December 28, 2007 at
9:51 PM
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Uncle Bill,
You have given my heart and my life , many wonderful memories to look back upon and smile , knowing that life has been good for us. You will always hold a special place in my mind and my heart. I thank GOD for you and your Love and Your Kind Ways. Uncle Bill , till we meet again , I will always love and cherish the memories You have given us.
Love You Always ,
Your Nephew , Harold
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Jimmy Walls
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
11:09 PM
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My condolences to your family. I always enjoyed chatting with Mr. Christian when we would meet. He was a man that cared for his family and his friends. Our prayers will be with the entire family in this time of sorrow.
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Billy
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
7:36 PM
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Dad you made each day a true joy.I could never put into words the loss I feel since your passing..I will think of you every day and know You and Michael are laughing and talking in Heaven...I will do my best to take care of mom and make life less sad for her..She misses you so badly..I love you and I was a good son to you...Rest and I will see you in Heaven one day..Love,Bo
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Tammy & Tom
Tamchrist2363@yahoo.com
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
9:19 AM
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Dad,Pop
We love you and we will miss you very very much. There will not be any thoughts of you that any one could ever say that you were a bad person or ever mean to someone. I am so thankful for having a dad as good as you were I Love You from the bottom of my heart and will always will. You were a dad, a father and our friend a person that will never be forgotten. Please watch over us as I know you will and watch over Cati, Corey & Cassie. Dad I Love You and will Miss You. We Love You,Tom and Tammy
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Whitney Christian
toocute1o11@aol.com
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
12:24 AM
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To The Christian Family: I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. He was a wonderful man that will be missed by very many, and a very sweet man. Sorry i couldn't make it to the services, but my thoughts and prayers were with you and will remain to pray for you. God Bless You Mary.
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Jennifer Bailey
Monday November 5, 2007 at
1:46 PM
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Dear Christian Family,
My heart is saddened by your sudden loss. I did not know Mr. Christian personally, but through many wonderful and happy stories I have heard from his son, Bill. I feel as though I did know him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Only the love of God and time can heal a broken heart. May His love surround you during this difficult time.
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Cati Christian
lilhorsegirl4ever@yahoo.com
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
10:04 PM
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To My "Pa'. I just want you to know that I love you with all my heart and that I will miss you dearly. You will always be in my heart and will be with me through thick and then. Now you have gone to heaven, where Mike was standing at the top of the staircase to heaven holding his arms wide open waiting for you to come in. You have to heaven above to watch over us. Deep down in our hearts, we know that you loved us and that you will still continue to love us. You were always there whenever someone needed a helping hand. You never once hesitated. You have enstilled in me many of life's lessons, that I will keep close in my heart forever. I will miss you, your smile, your laugh, and your tender love. No more will there be stories told, but only memories left behind that we all will keep with us forever until we all meet again, in that heavenly reward in the sky. I Love You Pa!!! From Your Beloved Snowflake
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etta fitzwater
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
2:05 PM
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mary im so sorry to here about bill if u need me for anything let me know u are in our paryers
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Kevin Young
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
10:17 AM
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William is what we should all aspire to be...
He came from a generation that participated in the life of their community, sharing the sorrows and joys of family and friends. He tirelessly assisted those in need without complaint - because he believed that is what you are supposed to do. He always pointed out the good when bad things happened - he knew there was a reason. He is truly "good people".
A lesson for us all.
Not a man to be trapped by worldly possessions, he had but one he prized - his family and friends. He loved them truly and deeply.
He lived a full life and wanted no pity. As his health failed, he tried to do what his mind wanted, although his body contested every step of the way. He could be as stubborn as a mule at times. On his worst days he was a better person than I can even imagine myself being.
In confidence he spoke of being saddened by the burden he felt he had become to his family and frieds. I reminded him that noone would deny themselves the oppurtunity to repay him for the love he gave throughout their lives. Memories that made him cry and warmed his heart. Helplessness
was what pained him most.
We have cried, laughed and sat quietly together many times over the past 15 years. I will not miss those times because I carry them with me in my heart and my mind.
Rest in peace friend. Know that you are loved and remembered, and that we know you loved us.
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