Paul Crist

Paul Garber Crist, 97, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his residence. Born May 6, 1916 in Timberville, Virginia to the late Joseph E. and Ruth Garber Crist, Mr. Crist was a WWII United States Army Air Force Veteran, and retired from Virginia Power (VEPCO) after 43 years of service as an Operations Supervisor. He was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, and the Colonial Heights Optimist Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lucille Young Crist, two sons: Joseph Boyd "J.B." Crist, his wife Susan and their son Andrew Joseph "A.J." Crist of Colonial Heights; and also, W. Konrad Crist, his wife Karen Ann, of Hardy, Virginia and their sons, Konrad Laurence Crist of Wellsville Pennsylvania and Kenneth Paul Crist, his wife Joy and their children (great-grandchildren), Emma Rose and Carter Mackay of Spotsylvania, Virginia. He is also survived by sister Anna Huffman, her husband, Paul, of Bridgewater, Virginia and their daughter, Patricia. He was predeceased by niece, Diane (Huffman) Morningstar. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Graveside service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Thornrose Cemetery, 1041 W. Beverley Street, Staunton, Virginia 24401. Both services will be officiated by the Reverend Dr. Alden Towberman and his daughter, Reverend Tiffany Towberman. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Crater Community 3916 S. Crater Road Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. Visitation Friday January 3, 2014, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory Click for Map and Directions Funeral Service Friday January 3, 2014, 3:00 p.m. at Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory Click for Map and Directions Graveside Service Saturday January 4, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at Thornrose Cemetery Click for Map and Directions