He was born September 1975 in Syracuse, NY the son of Dolores (Dee) Mushow and the late Thomas Mushow. Chris was raised in Syracuse, NY and moved to Hickory, NC with his best friend Jeff in 1994.
Chris first started his career in the furniture repair trade as an apprentice at local furniture companies. In 1997 he founded Highland Repair and Finishing where he honed his skills in the furniture repair and restoration industry.
Chris was passionate about creating art and fishing and loved sharing these passions with others, especially with his nephew, Jackson. He also appreciated music from multiple genres and enjoyed attending live concerts.
He is survived by his mother Dolores D. Mushow of Durham; his brother David Mushow, Sister-in-law Anne, and nephew Jackson of Apex and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Chris’ memory to the National Park Foundation https://www.nationalparks.org/ or a charity of your choice.