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September 24, 1961 ~ July 12, 2025 (age 63)
Evangelist Christopher Gregory Washington, age 63, of Bethlehem, PA, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Christopher Gregory Washington was born on September 24, 1961, in Lee County, North Carolina, to Betty Johnson-Brewington and John Blue. He was lovingly raised by his mother and stepfather, Willie Brewington.
He graduated from Western Harnett High School in Lillington, North Carolina, and later moved to New Jersey in 1988.
He shared a life of love and parenthood with Leslie Washington, and together they raised their children: Nikiyah, Krystina, Krystian, and Joshua.
Christopher was preceded in death by his father, John Blue; stepfather, Willie Brewington; and his sister, Hazel Dearman.
Christopher will be lovingly remembered by his beloved mother Betty Johnson-Brewington, his stepmother Geraldine Blue, his daughters Nikiyah Elder of East Orange, NJ,and Krystina Washington (Anthony) of Bethlehem, PA, his sons Krystian Washington (Miracle) of Newark, NJ and Joshua Washington of Albany, GA. He leaves behind a lasting legacy through his grandchildren Aniyah Saleem (Ryan), Karsen Curry, Santanna Washington, Ayden Curry, Alessia Washington, Joannalise Karter Wroten and Josiah Clarke, and great-granddaughter Rhea Haupt. He is also survived by his sisters Edna Carter (Linwood), Priscilla Kimpson (Michael), Minister Donna MCGhie (Clarence), Pastor Angela Thompson (Gerald), Robin Percell (Frank), Daphine Bullock, Evangelist Annette McKoy(Milton), Allene Hodges, Elder Melissa Blue and Nicole Blue; his brothers Michael Washington, James Washington, Charles Washington (Jeneane), Bishop Warren Anderson (Shelia), and Patrick Blue; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and dear friends.
Funeral Service
Saturday
July 26, 2025
11:00 AM
McQueen Chapel United Methodist Church
331 McQueen Chapel Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home-Sanford, NC
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