Obituary of Raymond Joseph Christ

Raymond Joseph Christ, 78, passed away on September 11, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Agnes Christ; and sister, Peggy Gene Christ. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Barbara Christ; sons, Robert Rowlett, Andy Rowlett and his wife, Becky; daughters, Teri Nell Christ, Brenda Christ Sternthal and her husband, Rich, Renee Christ Sanders, and her husband, Gene; grandchildren, Kenneth, Craig, Amy, Cortni, Britney, Jill, Dana, Baylor, and Nicole; great grandchildren, Gabby, Gavin, Garrett, Grace, Victoria, Hunter, Landon, and Carson; and a host of other family and friends. Ray enjoyed his life and was a good provider for his family. He worked for the Texas Dept. of Transportation for 35 years. Ray never met a stranger and greeted everyone with a “Hello, my friend.” He loved his family and loved teaching life lessons to all of his kids. Ray was affectionately known as “Pa Pa” and always looked forward to spending time with his family barbecuing, poker parties or spending time around the water fishing and waterskiing. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. A visitation for Ray will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11:00 am at Clayton Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Anderson officiating. Interment with military honors will be on Monday, September, 17, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Houston National Cemetery.