Christopher Wade Crandell, 42, passed on March 22, 2023. He was born to Richard Rea and Dorothy Crandell in Duenweg, Missouri on April 22, 1980.

He married Jennifer Crandell in 2001 and they lived together in Duenweg, Missouri. Together they raised 2 children Macy Crandell, Austin Crandell.

Christopher graduated from Joplin High School in 1998.

Christopher worked at WSI Waterjet systems International, he was passionate about being a wonderful father & a great provider, as well as saving animals any chances he got especially cats.

Christopher is survived by his mother Dorothy Crandell of Duenweg MO, Richard Rea of Joplin MO, his sisters Tracy Hayes of Anderson MO, Angela Jackson of Duenweg MO, his son Austin Crandell of Duenweg MO, daughter Macy Crandell of Duenweg MO.

Christopher is proceeded in death by his grandfather Albert Crandell 1996, grandmother Winema Crandell 2008, grandfather Lauren Rea 2015, as well as his aunt Debra Piper 2020.

Christopher survived an accident in 1999 that almost took his life but everyone knew how strong he was, he was a fighter until the end & he will be remembered & missed so much.