Christopher Lee Battle

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Celebrating the life of
Christopher Lee BattleJuly 30, 1968 - August 08, 2013

CHRISTOPHER LEE BATTLE

Christopher Lee Battle, 45, of Alexandria, VA, a beloved husband, father and son passed into Heaven on August 8, 2013 with his family by his side. Chris was born in Wichita, KS and raised in Orlando, Florida; but, counted Savannah, GA, where all of his extended family lives, as his home town. Chris graduated from Lake Brantley H.S. in Orlando, FL in 1986, before moving on to the University of Arkansas where he received both a B.A. in English and an M.A. in History.

Chris began his successful professional career as a political reporter for the Northwest Arkansas Times before entering public service and moving to Washington D.C. as a top aide to Congressman Asa Hutchison R-AR who would later become Congressional House Manager of the Bill Clinton recall, thrusting Chris into the national spotlight. An opportunity to resume his love for writing brought Chris back to Arkansas in 2000 where he served as an editorial writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. But, as with many Americans, the attacks of 9/11 struck deeply in his core and he returned to public service in the months thereafter working in several important government positions. Chris served as head of Congressional and Public Affairs for the Drug Enforcement Agency DEA, before being chosen by the Bush Administration to help start up the fledging Department of Homeland Security, where he ultimately served as Chief-of-Staff for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, helping to oversee the enhanced security of our nation's borders. He then returned to Arkansas to manage Asa Hutchison's unsuccessful run for Governor of Arkansas. Most recently, Chris served as a partner in one of Washington's top public affairs firms, The Adfero Group. But he never strayed far from his gift for writing and his love of storytelling, and he touched thousands as he chronicled with great humor and tremendous courage, his battle with kidney cancer over the last five years. His well-read blog, www.kidneycancerchronicles.com that he founded with his loving wife Dena not only detailed their own journey, but ultimately served as an information resource for kidney cancer patients and families around the world.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Dena, 39, and his two beautiful daughters, Katherine, 9, and Josephine, 4, as well as his parents, Joseph Anthony Tony and Linda Battle of Savannah, GA and two brothers, Michael and Dawn Battle of Fort Worth, TX, and Patrick and Cheryl Battle of Orlando, FL and many aunts, uncles cousins, nephews and nieces throughout the Savannah area. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, State Representative Joseph A. Battle, Jr. and Edna Battle, his maternal grandparents, Durell and Virgin Mary Donaldson and two uncles, John Battle and Lee Donaldson.

A memorial service for all friends and family will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at White Bluff United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. John Haney and Father Frank Logue. After the memorial, a reception will be held for friends and family at the Forest Lakes Community Clubhouse, 402 Forest Lakes Dr., Forest Lakes Subdivision, Godley Station, Pooler, GA.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in honor of Christopher Battle to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center to continue Dr. Hans Hammers' research efforts to find a cure for kidney cancer. Donations can be made on-line at www.hopkinscancerresearch.org. Donations may also be mailed to the following address: Kimmel Cancer Center, One Charles Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

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Mary and I have followed your chronicles for almost 4 years, when I was first diagnosed with kidney cancer. The writings have been entertaining, saddening,enlightening and inspirational. Chris, Dena and the girls are to be much admired!

- Charles English, Calgary, AB

Dearest Friends, We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Chris as the sweetest of boys. He was always smiling and so sweet to everyone. He truly is beautiful inside and out. I saw a recent picture on his blog, and he had not changed in all these years, beautiful. Our prayers are with you. Love, Debbie and John Riggle 407-869-0425

- debbie riggle, altamonte springs, FL

Chris and Dena, Chris, love you man. Will miss you but will see you soon. Dena, you can count on me to help you in any way possible. Please let me know what I can do. Chris was an amazing man and leader. My family will help in any way.

- Jim Wilkinson, Westport, CT

The apple does not fall from the tree. When you have 'class' parents and a class upbringing, you will have class also. Not right that our children should go help prepare a place for us in heaven. But you know now you will all have a beautiful place prepared for you. We're sorry for your loss but God knows best. Our prayers are with ya'll, Bart & Lynn

- Bart & Lynn Eason, Cumming, GA

Dena and children: I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. We must find a cure for this terrible disease. Our son died from kidney cancer in 1995 from stage 4 too;. He was 38. May the Lord give you renewed strength and may you cherish many many fine memories. Love, Prof. and Mrs. Frank Friedman,Flint,Mi. We will contribute in Chris's memory.

- Frank Friedman, Flint, MI

Tony, Linda, Dena & all of Chris' family-- What courage, strength, and love you all have shown during Chris' illness. We will continue to uplift each of you in our thoughts and prayers.

- Mike & Susan Cunio, Floyds Knobs, IN

Tony,Linda & Family May God give you all the strength to carry you through during this most difficult time. We are so sorry to hear of your Son's passing. What a long battle he fought but he's now in the arms of our dear Heavenly Father with no more pain and suffering. With Deepest Sympathy, Pam Ford Walt & Dana King

- Pam Ford, Pooler, GA

My dear Dena, Kate, Josie and Mr. And Mrs Battle, I am so very sorry for your loss. I've kept up with Chris' journey and the journey of all of you on KIDNEY-ONC and SP. May the happy memories y'all shared with Chris embrace and sustain you in the coming months and years. I was born and reared in Savannah as was my sister, Elaine C Coleman who also passed from kidney cancer and is also buried in Bonaventure. Chris wrote beautifully as do you, Dena, and his description of Bonaventure was spot on. Please know y'all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Louisa

- Louisa Constantine Kenny, Aptos, CA