Born December 10, 1973 to Jerry Lawson and Jeanne Hairfield, Chris was a resident of Martinsville, VA and Greensboro, NC most of his life. Chris and the love of his life, Corrie, met at a young age at Martinsville Christian Fellowship church. After graduating Magna Vista High School in 1992, he went on to study biology at Lee University and received his Bachelor’s degree.
Chris and Corrie created a beautiful family together, having Jessica in 2004 and Jordan in 2010. Chris loved his job in the IT Department of Moses Cone Memorial Hospital as an Application Analyst II where he worked for 15 years. He was a faithful man of Christ and a member of Wendover Hills Church for 15 years, where he served as a worship leader for the past 12 years.
Chris was always the life of the party, making everyone laugh and always beaming with joy despite any difficult circumstances. It is no secret he enjoyed talking about his UNC Tarheels as a diehard fan. He loved watching basketball! He loved his family, friends, and church, making friends near and far as one of the most compassionate people the Lord ever made. Chris loved being a dad, whether it was playing basketball with Jordan or watching Jessica ride horses.
Chris is survived by his wife of 23 years, Corrie, daughter Jessica (Ethan), son Jordan, father, Jerry Lawson (Pam), mother Jeanne Hairfield (Mike), brother Justin (Melanie), brother-in-law, Caleb Hundley (Nina), friend “Big Chris” Chris Sanders, in-laws David Hundley (Daga), Shirley Marshall, along with nephews Elias, Madden, nieces Madilyn, Mallory, numerous extended family, and his pets, Texas, Honey, Skye, Figaro, and Milo.
Chris was a charismatic, magnetic man with a larger-than-life personality who will be remembered for his love, kindness, and musical talent. Chris was so good at what he loved: performing worship at his church, and singing all the time at his home.
The family will receive friends and loved ones at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 W Gate City Blvd in Greensboro, on Friday, December 22, 203 from 11:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Tom Raven officiating. Chris will be laid to rest in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery, immediately following the funeral services.
Donations can also be made in Chris’s honor to Wendover Hills Church, 2206 Joy Dr., Jamestown, NC 27282.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.
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