NEWELL H. CHRISTOPHER, JR.

NEWELL H. CHRISTOPHER, JR., age 56, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at his residence.  He was born on June 17, 1959 in Bedford, IN to the late Newell H. and Wyrtus L. (Medlock) Christopher, Sr.

Newell is survived by one son: Jordan Christopher; one daughter: Olivia Grace; one sister and brother-in-law: Laura and Brad Bemus; one brother and one sister-in-law: Joe and Pam Klatte; and nieces and nephews: J. C. (Michelle) Klatte, Kevin Klatte, Benjamin (Brittany) Bemus, Andrew Bemus and Libby (Jake) Langston.

Newell was a 1978 graduate of Troy High School.  He was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Troy.  Newell was a former member of Redmens Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles 971, BPOE Post 833, American Legion Post 43 and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 2695.  He was a former sales associate for Hammer Graphics and Joe Johnson.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in Troy with Rev. Dave Leckrone officiating.  Friends may call from 4-6 PM on Friday at the church.  Arrangements are being handled by Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 110 West Franklin Street, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .