Celebrating the life of
Jerry Padova
August 06, 1969 - May 15, 2007
Chris Padova,
Savannah, Ga
Chris Padova entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Chatham County, GA in 1969 and lived in Savannah all his life. He was educated in the Chatham County Public Schools and graduated from Tompkins High School in 1989. Chris was an Ambassador for the March of dimes in 1988 & 1989. He was also a 3 time United States weightlifting champion and former World Champion. He was employed by Brasseler USA in Georgetown for over 9 years. Chris loved sports and fishing. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan.
He was preceded in death by his Grandmother Pearl Gillis, Mother Sue Vandine, and two sisters Marie Vandine and Bonnie Hagan.
He is survived by a brother John Roy Vandine and a sister Renee Vandine both of Savannah, a host of nieces and nephews and cousins and friends. He is also survived by an aunt and uncle Henry C. and Ruth Ricks, and J.W. and Edna Gillis.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday May 18th at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday May 19th at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel with Rev. Tommy East officiating. Burial will follow at Lake Cemetery in Pulaski, GA.
Pallbearers will be Jason Jue, Robbie Odom, Ronnie Hiers, Jamie McCurry, Clinton Fonseca, and Kevin Hagan.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul McMillan.
Memorial Contributions are to be made to Hospice Savannah Inc., P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416, or The American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 13117 Savannah, GA 31416-0117.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY, CHRIS WAS A RARE PERSON, YOUR SMILE AND KINDNESS WILL BE SADLY MISSED. GOD BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND!!
- DIANA HENSLEY, GUYTON, GA
I extend my deepest regret for the loss of you loved one. I met Chris in the mall one day after I had read an article in the newspaper about his weightlifting. I was very inspired by him and asked him if he would speak to my son who is in a wheelchair. Chris met with him and they spent time together in the gym and in wheelchair tennis. He was very kind and was able to let my son see that a person in a wheelchair can live independently. He was a very special person and we will miss him and his wonderful smile.I am currently in school to be a special education teacher and I hope to help other kids and inspire them to be sucessful as Chris inspired me and my son. Sincerly, Kellie Miller
- Kellie Miller, Savannah, GA
My God extend his blessing to each and everyone of during your loss. Chris was a wonderful person and truely and angle. I'll miss him dearly!
- Jennifer Boutwell, Savannah, GA
My condolences and prayers are with Chris's family. He will truly be missed. Godspeed Chris.
- John Etzle, Rincon, GA
CHRIS, WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH. MY CONDOLENCES ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
- LYNN FOOTE, BRUNSWICK, GA
Chris, we had some great times my friend. You will be greatly missed. I have thought of you often over the years, and laughed. We had so much fun in high school. Thanks for alll the good times and teaching me what true friendship really means. My prayers are with your family.May god bless and comfort you.....I miss you my friend.
- Karyn Mitchell, Screven, GA
May God Bless you and keep you. May he comfort your family. You will be missed.
- Mike Reynolds, Savannah, GA
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY, CHRIS WAS A RARE PERSON, YOUR SMILE AND KINDNESS WILL BE SADLY MISSED. GOD BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND!!
- DIANA HENSLEY, GUYTON, GA
I extend my deepest regret for the loss of you loved one. I met Chris in the mall one day after I had read an article in the newspaper about his weightlifting. I was very inspired by him and asked him if he would speak to my son who is in a wheelchair. Chris met with him and they spent time together in the gym and in wheelchair tennis. He was very kind and was able to let my son see that a person in a wheelchair can live independently. He was a very special person and we will miss him and his wonderful smile.I am currently in school to be a special education teacher and I hope to help other kids and inspire them to be sucessful as Chris inspired me and my son. Sincerly, Kellie Miller
- Kellie Miller, Savannah, GA
My God extend his blessing to each and everyone of during your loss. Chris was a wonderful person and truely and angle. I'll miss him dearly!
- Jennifer Boutwell, Savannah, GA
My condolences and prayers are with Chris's family. He will truly be missed. Godspeed Chris.
- John Etzle, Rincon, GA
CHRIS, WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH. MY CONDOLENCES ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
- LYNN FOOTE, BRUNSWICK, GA
Chris, we had some great times my friend. You will be greatly missed. I have thought of you often over the years, and laughed. We had so much fun in high school. Thanks for alll the good times and teaching me what true friendship really means. My prayers are with your family.May god bless and comfort you.....I miss you my friend.
- Karyn Mitchell, Screven, GA
May God Bless you and keep you. May he comfort your family. You will be missed.
- Mike Reynolds, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
