Chris McElyea's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Tyler, Texas

Chris McElyea

January 8, 1963 - September 9, 2025 (62 years old)

Tyler, Texas

Chris McElyea's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Tyler, Texas

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Beaty Funeral Home Inc

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Chris McElyea

January 8, 1963 - September 9, 2025 (62 years old)

Tyler, Texas

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Chris McElyea Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Chris McElyea in Tyler, Texas, born in Mount Pleasant, Texas, who passed away at the age of 62, on September 9, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John D. McElyea and Margaret Ann McElyea of Winnsboro; his children, Shelby (Josh Costner) and Preston (Autumn McElyea); his stepfather David Morgan; his wife Annette McElyea; his sister Sherri McElyea of Winnsboro; his son Lucas McElyea of Winnsboro; and his grandchildren, Harlyn, Jameson Costner, Rosalind and Margaret McElyea.

In lieu of flowers, please render donations to any of the following organizations: https://www.thelambsacademyofbiblicalstudies.com https://www.campida.org https://homeofrecovery.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beaty Funeral Home Inc



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November 26, 2025

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“Only knew Chris a short time, but I found him to be an upright man of integrity. So sorry for your loss. Mark Lafferty, Texarkana, TX”


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816 W Broadway St, Winnsboro, TX 75494

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816 W Broadway St, Winnsboro, TX 75494

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