August 1, 1978 – April 8, 2017 Christopher Aaron Gist, 38, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born August 1, 1978, the son of Linda Dennis and Jere Gist in Dallas, Texas. Christopher loved Jesus. Children and the elderly held a special place in his heart. He volunteered for hospice, senior citizens at St. John’s and the food pantry of Fayette County. He enjoyed studying the weather. Chris had a love for animals, especially cats.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 14th at First Baptist Church in Gainesville with church pastor, Dr. Jeff Langley officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Crown Hill Memorial Park in Dallas. Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home, Gainesville. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Dennis of Gainesville; father, Jere Gist of Missouri; sisters, Jennifer Hill of Dallas, Heather Rea of Litchfield Park, Arizona and Melody Thomas of Palmer; grandmother, Lydia Dennis of Fayetteville, Texas and uncles, Bob Dennis of Yuma, Arizona, John Dennis of Fayetteville, Texas and Billy Ed Horrocks. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Lee Dennis.
My precious son, I miss you so badly. Some day I’ll hold you in my arms again. I love you!
Mom
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My missing you never lessens. I love & miss you, Son. You blessed my life.
I love you to heaven and back!
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Approaching 6 years without you you, my loving son. I’ll never stop missing you. I now live in Yuma but you are always in my heart.
Love & Hugs,
Mom
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7 years and my heart yearns to talk to you. I’ll always miss you, son. When God calls me home, I know you’ll be waiting at the gate. This will be the last message I send you because I know you are resting peacefully.
Wednesday, I’ll be in Gainesville for Allen’s funeral. He too left this earth too soon. Watch for him. He will be so glad to see you again! I’m jealous he gets to see you first.
I love to heaven and back!
Mom
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