Chris Pethel

Obituary: Pastor Chris Pethel, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his home. He had suffered a long battle with heart disease. He was born September 13, 1955 in Iredell County, NC, the son of the late Rev. Richard Pethel and Sally Woodie Pethel. Chris was a 1973 graduate at South Rowan High School and continued his Biblical education at Liberty University. Pastor Chris became pastor of Corriher Heights Baptist Church, China Grove, NC and continued there until the time of his Homegoing. He is fondly remembered by family and friends working in Mission work having traveled around the world three times especially doing mission work in India. He had a special love for missions and loved providing his church to help missionaries from all around the world. He had a love for the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends. Even though he was an avid hunter and fisherman, he had an even greater love for his family and doing the Lord's work. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Corriher Heights Baptist Church, China Grove, NC officiated by Pastor Bruce Graham and Pastor Rodney Efird. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove, NC. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the church. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Janet Harless Pethel; his daughter, Scarlott P. Milem of Salisbury, NC; his son, Ritchie C. Pethel and Vanessa Pethel of Concord, NC; his grandchildren, Autumn, Jimmy, Spring Milem; and Sarah, Leah, and Rachul Pethel; and siblings, Ricky and Debby Pethel of China Grove, NC and Diane and David Little of Landis, NC, and Teresa and Dean Efird of Landis, NC. The family would like to say a special thank you to Wanda Allman, Gayle Deal, Teresa Efird, Vanessa Pethel, and Diane Little who were always there giving their professional medical and loving care to Chris thoughout his illness. Memorials may be made to Corriher Heights Baptist Church, 1980 Hwy. 153, China Grove, NC 28023. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com, Kannapolis, NC who is serving the family.
Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday November 1, 2016 Corriher Heights Baptist Church

Service: 12:00 Noon Wednesday November 2, 2016 Corriher Heights Baptist Church

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, N.C.