Christopher L. Alton, 37, of Brecksville, OH, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at his home. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Peoria, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012, with Fr. Terry Cassidy as celebrant. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria. Interment will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Chris was born in Peoria on October 18, 1974, a son of Larry and Valorie (White) Alton. He is survived by his father, of Weatherford, TX; mother, of Peoria; daughter, Chandler Stewart of Peoria; sisters, Michelle and Sherry Bennett of Peoria; and companion, Amanda Long of Brecksville. He was a 1992 graduate of Manual High School in Peoria, where he was a member of their football team. After graduation, he attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, before joining the U.S. Army, where he served as an airborne ranger. Chris started his career with AFLAC Insurance in Peoria and was most recently the Regional Sales Coordinator in Cleveland, OH. He was formerly employed in sales with Jim McComb Chevrolet in Peoria. He enjoyed working out, gaining knowledge, science and research, listening to The Beatles, traveling, playing rugby and video games, watching Chicago Cubs Baseball and Chicago Bears Football, but he most enjoyed spending time with his family, daughter, friends, girlfriend and dogs. Chris had an undeniable passion for life and his career with AFLAC. He was a hard worker and energized, encouraged and motivated everyone around him. He will be remembered as an outgoing, fun-loving, protective, dependable and vibrant young man and for the excitement he created, his great sense of humor and his energy. He had a profound impact on those close to him. Memorial contributions may be made in Chris’ memory to the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program in Peoria or to St. Ann Catholic Church.
To my sweet baby brother,
I remember you laying in your crib as a baby on Starr Street. I used to run in there when you were sleeping and nudge you so you would wake up so I could hold you. I was about 5 yrs old. That memory will always stand out in my mind about you.
I was so very proud of you for all your acknowledgements. I would always brag about my little brother.
Words can express the pain I feel right now!!! My soul hurts!! I was supposed to go before you......
Please rest in peace my sweet. Watch over us especially Mom.
Love you always and forever,
Mimi
| Tracy Johnson |
Aflac Associate |
February 25, 2012 |
I just want to convey my condolences to Chris' family, I know your hearts are broken beyond repair. I pray God's peace upon your hearts and that He would wrap you in the comfort of His embrace... the seperation is only for a little while.
Chris was funny, witty, charming and had a good heart. Chris was always the life of the party but he was also a man who possessed style and grace. He was one of the most elegant men I've ever known.
My, how your light did shine.
| Don&Claudia loving |
FRIEND |
February 24, 2012 |
WE DID NOT KNOW CHRIS LONG BUT THE TIME WE SPENT WITH HIM WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
LOVE,
DON&CLAUDIA
| Chris Alton |
JKGJDKJG |
February 24, 2012 |
Dr. Suess wrote, "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened".
Chris, we are smiling because you HAPPENED to move in across the drive, smiling because you HAPPENED to be our friend, smiling because you HAPPENED to touch our lives. We will never forget you.
Love,
Bob, Cat & Jake
| Jim Jones |
Aflac Associate |
June 21, 2012 |
I deeply miss Chris, I could see Christ in the way he did things and in his passion for life. As a Christian I'm looking forward to seeing him again but for now there is a void in all the lives that he touched.
Chris said to me once that he had a praying grandmother praying for him and I believe that God answered her prayers.
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know Chris and thankful for all those who had a part in the developing of the man Chris became.
Philippians 1:6 , 1 Thessalonians 4:13 -15
Jim Jones
| Donna Williams-Butterfield |
Condolences |
February 29, 2012 |
I knew Chris growing up and was friends with his sisters. We would pick on him and he was such a good sport about it, and such a cute kid. Mimi, Sherry and Val, I am so sorry for your loss.
| Joe Clifton |
Friend |
February 27, 2012 |
I was his buddy from Jersey. He would call me "Joey Knuckles" and he was my friend. I can only smile when I look at the pictures and I am a better person for knowing Chris. In all the times I spent with him, he never had a bad day nor did I. Thank you for being my friend...you will be sorely missed.
Joe Clifton
| Noah |
Associate |
February 27, 2012 |
I only knew you for a short period of time, but in that time you gave me a second chance at life. Now your with the Lord, in a better place. Thank you for the life time of memories you left for family and friends. Rest in Peace
| angela mckenrick-krigner |
mrs. |
February 25, 2012 |
So sorry for your lose but all the pictures i seen on here makes me believe he loved alot and was loved by alot. May all prayers be with you!!
