Christopher Arthur

Biography

Christopher Michael Arthur, 21, of Woodway, Texas, entered into the presence of God on Thursday, October 13, 2011, as a result of a sudden motorcycle accident.

Visitation services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, and funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 20, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Pastor David Booker leading the celebration of Christopher's life. Christopher will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.

Christopher was born on April 25, 1990, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was able to experience life in Rota, Spain; Brunswick, Maine; Ripley, Tennessee; and eventually settled in Woodway, Texas. He completed his high school degree at home in 2008 and was awarded a scholarship to McLennan Community College. Christopher was employed at The Cathay House in Waco.

Christopher, always the adventurer, loved life and played hard. His spontaneous zest for life allowed him to enjoy those moments, wherever they led him. He was happiest surrounded by his friends and family to whom he brought incredible joy. Christopher was a fiercely loyal friend who brought laughter and happiness to those around him. His memory will continue to do so.

Christopher is cherished by all of his parents, Joanna and Bart Jackson of Woodway, Texas and Gary Dean Arthur of Mumford, Tennessee.
He is also loved and adored by his siblings Taylor, Sara, and Jake Jackson of Woodway; Cheyenne, Cody, and Audrina Arthur of Mumford, Tennessee; and Tori Mosuly of Maryland and Rachelle Jackson of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Christopher will always be remembered by his grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

We will never forget the twinkle in your eye and that sideways grin.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Project Angel Tree Central Texas.