Christopher Thomas Waters
April 6, 1989 ~ August 11, 2008
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Mills River - Christopher Thomas Waters, 19, of Mills River, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2008.
He was born April 6, 1989, in Charlotte but had lived in Henderson County most of his life and was a student at West Henderson High School.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Evelyn and Lewis Waters; his maternal grandfather, Samuel Wood, and a brother-in-law, Ryan Russell.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Paula and Danny Kennison, of Black Mountain; his father and stepmother, Michael and Leigh Kelley Waters, of the home; a sister, Allison Bass, of New Haven, Ct., a niece, Ashleigh Bass of New Haven, Ct.; maternal grandmother, Lois Wood, of Goldsboro; paternal step-grandmother, Thelmalene Waters, of Asheville; maternal step-grandmother, Wilma Kinnison, of Asheville; aunts and uncles, Dan and Doris Waters, of Asheville, Bob and Barbara Waters, of Statesville, Audrey Waters, of Canton, Glenna and Rev. Allen Ham, of Kinston, George and Donna Pilkington, of Sanford, David and Ellen Pilkington, of Benson, Dennis and Chrissy Pilkington, of Goldsboro and Arlene and Corrine Pilkington, of Benson and numerous cousins and friends.
He was a beloved son, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road in Arden conducted by the Reverend Sam McLamb.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Henderson County Education Foundation, PO Box 1267, Hendersonville, NC 28793 for the Chris Waters Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will go to a West Henderson High School student who plans to pursue higher education in construction technology. Memorials may also be sent to the Hendersonville Dialysis Center, 500 Beverly-Hanks Center, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
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Leigh & Mike, You are in our prayers with the loss of Chris. Please know that we are here for you in this time of sorrow.
Dear Mike & Leigh, I was so very saddened to hear of your loss. Chris was always such a sweet boy, and had always been so friendly to me. I had always thought what a nice young man he was. I’m so very sorry that you are having to go through this right now. Your family is in my prayers. I know it will not be an easy road, but you will see him again one day, I’m sure! Love to you all! Nancy
Paula, Allison & Michael:
My prayers are with your whole family during this loss in your life. Chris was a wonderful young man who always had a joke or a funny to share when he saw you. He was always respectful and willing to help out in any way. He will be missed.
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When God calls a child to dwell with him above,
We mortals sometimes question the wisdom of his love.
For no heartache compares with the death of a child.
Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold,
So he picks a rosebud, before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them, and so he takes but few,
To make the land of heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult, still somehow we must try.
The saddest word mankind knows will always be ‘goodbye’.
So when a child departs, we who are left behind.
Must realize God loves children,
Angels are just too hard to find.
Although we have never met, I wanted to express my deepest sympathy. I know what you are feeling and going through. The memories you have of Christopher will always put a smile on your face. He will continue to live forever in your hearts. I know this because I also lost my only child 6 years ago. So if you need some one to talk to, please call me at 828-890-8227. I am also the Chapter Leader for an organization called The Compassionate Friends for bereaved parents who have lost a child of any age, of any cause. God Bless you and your family.
Hugs – Marisol-always Jose’s mom
Dear Waters Family, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to each of you. Although we are not acquainted personally, we share the pain of losing a dear loved one in death. May you find comfort in God’s invitation to ‘throw all your anxiety upon him because he cares for you’ (1 Peter 5;7), for he is ‘near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.’ (Psalm 34;18) The hope of seeing our loved ones again under peaceful conditions right here on earth are promised to us at John 5;28,29 and Rev. 21;3,4. While grief at the loss of Christopher is great, joy at receiving Christopher in the resurrection will be greater. (Mark 5;42) Please read God’s thoughts and find peace in his loving promise of the resurrection hope during this difficult time and the days to come. Take care,
Chris was my best friend, the one my heart belonged to, and my shoulder to cry on.. My world fell apart the day he left us in this world without him, to comfert us, and brush this off with laughter, instead of tears, but because he was the one taken, I’m stuck.. talking to this empty space beside me, almost waiting for his reply. I’ve never lost anyone of this importance, and alot of days I have trouble with even smiling, but I’m pushing my self to do the things I promised him I would.. He’s behind my modivation..I miss Chris.. more than I ever knew I could miss someone. He’s in my everyday, and in every other conversation.. I’ve never been closer to Allison, and his family… I love you guys! Mike and Paula too.. please call me any time you’d like 890-8968.I’m thinking of you guys all the time…
Paula we are grieving with you in the loss of your son. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love Pat & Ashley
Thelmalene,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you during your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Deborah
Food Lion
You are in my prayers.
Mike, Leigh, Paula and family: We at FedEx were shocked and saddened at the news of Chris’ passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be making a donation in his memory. We know you will miss him very, very much and we pray that God will ease your pain….Your friends at FedEx Express
I am so sorry about our loss. You all know Chris was just like one of my boys.He was always a joy to
mine and Lee’s life.I am sorry I could’nt be there I just recently moved.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.God Bless and I hope you know how much Chris was loved and will never be forgotten.Love Regina.
im so sorry about chris he was one of my friends.. i didnt really hang out with him that offten but i know that he was a good kid i went to school with him and he always made me smile with his little goofy ways.. i will never forget him.. i guess this was his time to go home.. again im sorry about your loss… he will be missed dearly..
love,
ashley
Paula, we are we were so sorry when we heard about your son on Saturday. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
David & Gerry Galbreath
Morning Glory Customers
My dearest brother,
I seem to search for a way that I can reach you. Some way for me to tell you how I miss you and love you. If I could do anything to change the way things have been, I would in a second. I miss you so much. The way you made me laugh always, how great of a storyteller you were, the goofy things you always did, the wisdom that you carried, your passion, your empathy, but most of all I miss your love. Ashleigh misses you also. More than you could ever know. I dont understand why this has happened to us, but I wish I could see your face just one more time again. I love you so much and I would give anything to tell you that once again.
I love you baby brother.
Mike and Leigh, I first met you and your family at CVS and now at Dr. Smith’s office. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you and your family be comforted by our God’s grace! Sincerely and with love!
Chris,
I made it through my first Thanksgiving without you. Just last year you were here at my house, laughing and cutting up. I never even thought that these times would end. Now that they have, I dont know what to do with myself. I miss you so much and wish that you were here to hate on turkey with me. lol. You always were so innovative with food. God, what I would give to hear your voice. I love you.
Love,
your big sister
Uncle Chris, I miss you more than you could ever know. I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and what joy you brought into my, and the entire family’s lives. Mom is doing great, she misses you a lot, but she’s really happy. We keep the memory of you in our minds and our hearts. I love you.
Mom is engaged! I am so extremely happy for her and I know you would be do. We love you and we miss you. Please always remember and know that. I think of you daily. Would you hear my voice come through the music?
Would you hold it near as it were your own? Let there be songs to fill the air.
Im not sure what constantly keeps bringing me back here every few years. I am so deeply saddened and struggling with the immense loss of all of my family. My heart has been feeling so heavy. I wish you were here and could be with me, mom, and danny. Give Danny a sign for me. He needs you right now, we all do. i love you, uncle chris.