Caleb Ryan Christeson, 24

Memorial services for Caleb Ryan Christeson, 24, of Theodosia, will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 3, 2019, in the Lutie School gymnasium in Theodosia with Stan Collins officiating. Mr. Christeson died June 29 near Thornfield.

He was born Jan. 12, 1995, in Branson, the son of Lynda Christeson (Jennings) and Kenny Brooks. He graduated from Lutie High School in 2013 and worked as an auto body technician at Dustin’s Body Shop in Theodosia. 

He was a very outgoing and loving person. He enjoyed disc golf, golf and fishing, and he loved sports, especially  the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. Caleb was someone who knew no strangers and was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, Lynda Jennings, and her husband, Conley Jennings of Protem; his father, Kenny Brooks of Rockaway Beach; his twin brother, Corey Christeson, and brother Jacob Christeson, both of Theodosia; his sister, Aliya Coons of Protem; step-brother Gavin Jennings of Butler and step-sister Cassie Wallace and husband Jarrett of Theodosia; his grandfather, Norman Christeson of Thornfield; great-grandmother Doris Lankford; grandmother Bonnie Brooks and step-grandmother Margaret Jennings; uncles Tommy Christeson, Daniel Christeson, Dave Lloyd; step-uncle Michael Jennings and wife Crissy Jennings; aunt Brandy Brooks; one step-nephew Carter Wallace; and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sharon Christeson; an aunt, Misty McFarlin Christeson; his step-uncle Clint Jennings; and his great-grandparents.

Burial will be in Lutie Cemetery. Following the burial, food and refreshments will be offer to family and friends in the Lutie School cafeteria. 

Arrangements by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.

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