Bert Christian

SURGOINSVILLE – Bert Morgan Christian, 79, passed away Wednesday (May 20, 2015) at his home following an extended illness.Mr. Christian was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and was a member of McPheeters Bend Missionary Baptist Church. Bert was a farmer and auctioneer.He is preceded in death by his parents, Bert M. Sr, and Maude Long Christian; three sisters, Lorene Christian, Eleanor Bruner and Dorothy Skelton; nephew, Jim Bruner.He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Newana Lambert Christian, Surgoinsville; two nieces, Jane Russell and Wanda Byington; three nephews, Sherrill Skelton, Rick Skelton and Vim Skelton.A very special thanks to everyone who helped with Bert’s care during his illness.Calling hours are from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.Services will be conducted Friday at 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ed McLain officiating.Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at McKinney Cemetery in Rogersville.Pallbearers will be Eddie McNally, Mitch Cox, Mike Caldwell, Dr. Jerry Crowe, James Bruner and Steven Livesay.Honorary bearers will be James Skelton, Dr. Richard Reed and Jim Byington.To leave an online message for the Christian family, please visit us @ www.jfhonline.comJohnson-Arrowood Funeral Home is serving the Christian family.