Christopher Elliott, 56, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 25. A celebration of life and memorial service will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. Friends may visit with the family prior the service beginning at 2:00 pm.
Chris was born on July 3, 1965 on Galveston Island to Guy and Fuchsia Elliott, and sister of Kathleen Lee Elliott. He married Kelly Durfey of Houston, TX on December 14, 2002. They were blessed with a gift from God when their daughter Lauren was born the following September.
Chris graduated from La Marque High School in 1983, and from Westminster Choir College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance in 1988. After singing professionally for a few years, he ultimately pursued a career in project management and sales, and most recently worked for Canadoil as the VP of Sales-North America for the past 14 years. Chris was known for being loyal to the core and his incredibly broad and deep knowledge on a variety of technical topics, but he was most recognized for being the ultimate team player.
Chris had also pursued his passion of photography both personally and professionally and recently had taken studio space in Spring Street Studios, near downtown Houston. While developing his skill as a photographer, Chris researched and learned from the best wildlife photographers and planned many family trips to national parks and even to the Galapagos Islands with photography at the forefront of these adventures. While in his studio, he loved working with clients and using his humor to get their best look.
Chris was an avid hobbyist and outdoorsman throughout his entire life and through those developed many lifelong friendships. His sense of adventure and passion for living will be greatly missed by all his friends. While Chris’ hobbies evolved some over the years, he consistently loved cycling, shooting, hunting, fishing and photography.
More than anything though, Chris was a family man—a son, husband, and dad who loved doting on Kelly and Lauren. They had two amazing dogs (who happened to be hunting dogs)—Clifford and Sandy—and were important family members. Chris was a protector of Lauren and Kelly and didn’t miss an opportunity to show his love and support for them.
Chris is preceded in death by his father Guy Elliott and sister Kathleen Lee Elliott. He leaves behind his loving wife Kelly and daughter Lauren; his mother and stepfather Howard and Fuchsia Nelson, his in-laws, extended family and nieces and nephews, as well as countless friends who were important to him.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations to be made to Chinquapin Preparatory School, 2615 E. Wallisville Road, Highlands, TX 77562, (281) 426-5551 or online at www.chinquapin.org/donate. After visiting the school in 2012 with a friend, Chris was impressed by its mission and the kids, and always wanted to help the school continue to thrive and grow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the Elliott family.
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