William Henry Christman Jr. (1928 - 2015)

Ancestors

Died 27 Mar 2015 at age 86 in Glouster, Athens County, Ohio, United States

Biography

William was born about 1929.

Obituary

William (Bill) Henry Christman Jr., 86, of Glouster passed away in a peaceful slumber at his home March 27, 2015. He was born to William and Hazel Christman on Nov. 5, 1928.

Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bonnie Jean (Kittle). Also surviving are his children and their spouses: Bill (Becky) of Peebles, Becky (Dave) Olson of Lewis Center, Bryan (Brenda) of Glouster, Bruce (Linda) of Winchester; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, William and Hazel, and brother David Brenton.

Bill’s work career was with American Electric and Power at the Poston Generation Station until his retirement. He was a World War II veteran who served in the US Navy. For many years he was representative for the Soldiers and Sailors relief.

Bill was obedient to Jesus Christ, confessing his faith, and was immersed into Christ in 1950 and was a faithful Christian to the end of his life. He was a member of Bishopville Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015, at the Bishopville Church of Christ, 6555 S. State Route 78, Glouster, Ohio 45732 with John Wright officiating. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions can be made to the Appalachian Community Hospice, 30 Herrold Ave., Athens, Ohio 45701. Arrangements are by the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville. A comforting message may be sent to the family at www.morrisonfc.com.

Sources

• "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K817-X49 : 10 December 2017), Harley J Kittle in entry for William Henry Christman and Bonna Jean Kittle, 10 Jun 1950; citing Athens, Ohio, United States, reference ; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 2,251,703.
• Obituary retrieved from https://www.athensmessenger.com/obituaries/william-christman/article_239bd9e5-7a49-57e1-944c-06a58fc7c820.html