Christopher Lee Brown, 67, of Sherman, Texas is now in the arms of his heavenly father. On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Christopher passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, with his wife Rebecca of 12 years by his side. He bravely battled cardiac cancer for 5 years.

Chris was born February 16, 1955, in Springfield, Missouri. Chris attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he obtained his Bachelors in Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin where he obtained his Masters of Business Administration, and then attended Southern Methodist University where he obtained his Masters of Engineering. Chris was currently working as an oil and gas engineer at Freese Nichols. Chris was an avid member of the First Baptist Church of Plano. Chris enjoyed umpiring softball games and has officiated all the way to the Olympic level teams. Other hobbies included officiating volleyball with his wife, building his green house or gardening, spending time with his grandchildren, DIY projects around the house, and especially traveling internationally with his wife. Their travels had grown their love for learning and exploring about other cultures and as a result have developed many beautiful relationships around the world.

Chris was a beacon of light in a dark room. He was always encouraging others to become their best and thrived on being an example of a loving husband, strong father, or exemplary grandfather.

Chris' had such a passionate heart for Christ, and one of his final moments, when asked about Jesus, he smiled and said, "I love Jesus".

Surviving Chris are his wife, Rebecca Brown of Sherman, TX; His five children and 10 grandchildren, Lauren Swinney, and husband Justin, their children Zola and Jackson; Robert Anderson and his wife Stephanie, their children Kate, Abbey, and Eli; Jessica Brown, and husband Josh Henry; Laura Borel and her husband Michael, their children Emily, Olvia and Ian; & Adam Anderson and his wife Angelica, their children Ritchie and Lucille.

His surviving parents are Robert Lee Brown and Beverly Rice Brown of Clinton, MO.

He has one surviving brother, Timothy Brown and his Wife Teresa Brown, and their children Robert, Ashlee, and Justin. He has one great niece; the daughter of Ashlee and her name is Ava.

His brother James Robert Brown preceded him on death in February 2019.

Chris was deeply loved as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son, and friend. He will be incredibly missed.

Celebration of life will be Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Plano.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Waldo Funeral Home, out of Sherman, TX. Condolences may be left online through Waldo Funeral Home.

Christopher has left a legacy of hope for newly diagnosed cardiac cancer patients. Because he endured every treatment option they could offer, newly diagnosed patients are surviving longer. Christopher made a beautiful impact in this world, and we are all at loss, but also at peace knowing that he is indeed in the presence of God.