Chris W. Bender Obituary
Chris W. Bender of Gassaway, West Virginia passed away on August 13, 2026. Chris, born on October 25, 1947, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Chris will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Chris will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Chris’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joel Bender and Bonnie Brady Bender; and his brother Rick Bender. He is survived by: his wife Katherine Deuly Bender; his son Chris W. Bender III; and his siblings, Henry "Skeeter" Bender, Zoe Bender and Patricia Ann Wilmoth. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
