Christopher Ray Clarkson, 50, of Hot Springs, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Roanoke, Virginia. He was born November 11, 1972, in Roanoke, the son of Roland Kester Clarkson of Paint Bank, Virginia and the late Linda Wright Hicks.
He was a self-employed construction worker.
Christopher was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former member of the Mountain Grove Fire Department. His children, Ranger and Olivia, were his pride and joy. He loved wood working, and spending time outdoors, especially fishing.
He is survived by his children, Christian Ranger Clarkson of Clifton Forge, Virginia and Olivia Storm Clarkson of Hot Springs, Virgina; two brothers, Jacob Clarkson of Oklahoma, and Richard Clarkson of Waiteville, West Virginia; a sister, Linda Higgins of Gretna, Virginia; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Faye Wright Hicks.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.
My Friend, I will miss your intelligence and making me so mad, that you would laugh, and then, the hug…really MY BEST FRIEND!!!!! You are always in my heart!!!!!
TO MY BROTHER IN LAW , SO TERRIBLY SORRY FOR ALL OF YOUR GREAT LOSS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU WHO KNEW AND LOVES HIM . REST IN PEACE GOD SPEED
God love you and carry you to Linda
I am so glad you knew the Lord I know in my heart you are at peace I love you and will miss you.
Chris~
You WILL be missed and ALWAYS remembered! I pray that you finally have peace and are in the comfort of your momma’s arms once again! I know just how much you missed her! I pray that your children, brothers, and sister get peace knowing you are now walking hand in hand with not only your mom but the lord! I love you and will miss you!
Chris-
An amazing person, cousin, and friend!
I will miss you and know you are at peace walking hand in hand with not only the lord but, with your mom! I know how much you missed her and now you are together!
I pray for that your children as well as your Dad, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other cousins find peace and comfort knowing that you will be looking down on us all. Protecting us and waiting for all to join you!
Love always ~ Your cousin