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1925 - 2014
Ivan Julian Christian, 88, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at home. He was born October 16, 1925 in Chesapeake, Ohio son of the late Roma and Myrtle Kitts Christian. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two wives Merle Christian and Pauline Christian; and one sister Emogene Sowards. He was a member of Greasy Ridge Church of Christ and retired from Higgins Chevrolet. He was also former President of the Eagles and former Windsor Township Trustee. Ivan was an avid baseball fan whose team played in the minor leagues and once had a tryout with the Reds. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Hamlin Simmons Christian; son and daughter-in-law Don and Connie Christian of Chesapeake, Ohio; two grandchildren Stephanie Christian of Milton, WV and Marti (Corey) Watson of Scottown, Ohio; four great grandchildren Brian Booth, Jr., Brittany Booth, Landon Watson and Nicholas Watson; two sisters Dorothy Moore of Chesapeake, Ohio and Lyndal Stephens of Gallipolis, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio by Minister Barry Kelley and Pastor Cleo Watson. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery, Chesapeake, Ohio. Visitation will be held 12 p.m. to 1p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Joyce (Drummond) Ferguson
Tuesday April 8, 2014 at
10:08 PM
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Don & Connie, Im so sorry for your loss. I didnt know him, but I went to school with Connie. Don, I will be praying for you during this trying & painful time. My condolences to the Christian family.
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Frances C hristian
franma47@Icloud.com
Tuesday April 8, 2014 at
6:19 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Don and Connie. And to you Stephanie, I know you loved your Papa. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Ivan was a good man and loved by all who knew him.He will be missed.
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Tom England
wildcat.te@gmail.com
Tuesday April 8, 2014 at
11:44 AM
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Condolences to Don and family; a lot of good childhood memories.
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Heather Ridenour Smith
Monday April 7, 2014 at
7:56 PM
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im so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man...i have many great memories of him and he will be greatly missed...my heart goes out to the Christian family...uncle Ivan is in a better place
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Lena Powers
Monday April 7, 2014 at
7:23 PM
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Don and Connie, So sorry about the loss of Don's dad. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
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Stephanie Christian
Monday April 7, 2014 at
6:16 PM
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I love and miss you so much Papa..
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