Christopher Lee VanPelt 1979-2014 Obituary
Christopher Lee VanPelt, 35, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Monday, August 11, 2014 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. He was born Saturday, March 10, 1979 in Elkins, a son the late Carl Patrick Johnson and Linda Sue VanPelt Robey who survives in Elkins. Also left to cherish Chris’ memory are his wife, Barbara “BJ” VanPelt, four children, Marcus and Essence Kisner and Nevaeh and Niesha VanPelt, all of Elkins, two brothers, Carl Johnson and wife Kyongcha of CA and Ricky Johnson of GA, two sisters, Terri Blashaw and husband Bill of PA and Amanda Coberley of Charleston, his second mom, Jeannie Miller, grandmother, Neva Shuman, special aunts and uncles and serveral nieces and nephews. Preceding Chris in death besides his father was his grandfather Burns VanPelt. Chris attended the schools of Randolph County and was an Elkins High School graduate. He was employed as a coal miner with Patriot Coal. Chris was a huge WVU fan. He loved riding his Suzuki Katana, was an amazing pool shark and enjoyed playing cornhole. Chris thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with friends and family. If Chris was around, a party was sure to follow. Chris was Baptist by faith and attended Shiloh Baptist Church. At the request of the family, cremation was honored. Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home on Monday, August 18, 2014 from 11A until 1:00P, the funeral hour. Reverend Terry Cannon will officiate.
Christopher Lee VanPelt 1979-2014 Obituary
