William Christopher “Chris” McFadden, age 18, a resident of Northwood Road, Washington, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at his home. A celebration of life will be at 6:00 p.m. today, in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service, officiated by Sam Grist and Joan Fischer. A reception for family and friends will be held immediately following the service. The family will receive friends at other times at the home.
Chris was born on Oct. 28, 1992, in Washington, the son of Brown McFadden and Sandy McFadden. He was a graduate of Washington High School where he was a member of the Rifle Team, Raider Team, and the Jr. ROTC program. For his senior project, Chris did work in aviation careers and ultimately earned his student pilot’s license. Chris was a member of Boy Scout Troop 21 and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a student at Beaufort County Community College in the automotive program. Chris was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by a brother, Richard Scott Brown of Washington, and two sisters, Leanna Rose McFadden of the home and Crystal Anne Brown of Fletcher.
Memorials may be made to the Sadie Alligood Building Fund, c/o Asbury United Methodist Church, 88 N. Asbury Church Road, Washington, NC 27889 or Boy Scout Troop 21, c/o First Christian Church, 401 E. Second St., Washington, NC 27889.
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Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations, 4500 U.S. Highway 264 E., Washington, NC (252) 975-4500, has been given the honor of being entrusted with serving the McFadden family.