William Lee “Bill” Christopher
Age 74, passed away May 16, 2026. He was born March 19, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, to Leo and Betty Christopher. Bill was a Christian, and he loved the Lord! He attended Riverview Church-REO Town Venue. Bill graduated from Waverly High School in 1970. He joined the U.S. Army for three years, serving in the Vietnam War. Following the war, he participated in the military for another ten years through the Army Reserves, as well as being a member of the American Legion. Bill worked for the City of Lansing as a mechanic, retiring in 2002. He was a scout leader for the Boy Scouts of America, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and singing.
Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beth Christopher; sons, Michael (Ashley Smith), William (Chanelle), and Jason (Leslie) Christopher; grandchildren, Brent, Kaylee, Emelyn, and Adeline Christopher; brother, Gary (Joy) Christopher; sister, Carol (Gary) Williams; his best friend, Ray (Linda) Bryde, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Burial will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta at 2:00 p.m. His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America in memory of William Christopher.
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Raymond Bryde
May 18, 2026 at 1:54 pmBill was a wonderful friend for 66 years. We sang, and we laughed , and declared that our frindship would never end. It hasn’t, I will join him in Heaven someday. Meanwhile I will miss him in my life for as long as I continue to live.
Christina wilcox
May 18, 2026 at 2:07 pmBill was a special man and will be missed
Debbie E Patterson
May 18, 2026 at 2:13 pmSo sorry for your loss
Terry L. Becker
May 18, 2026 at 11:06 pmI worked with Bill for many years during his time at the City of Lansing. He always found a moment to chat, with a smile on his face each time. He was extremely proud of his military service and his service with the Boy Scouts. I had great respect for Bill. My deepest and most sincere condolences to Beth and his family.
Sheila Owens
May 18, 2026 at 3:04 pmUncle Bill will be missed by many! I will always remember him and Uncle Ray with guitars singing all throughout my childhood and beyond.
Ron Watterly
May 18, 2026 at 4:08 pmBill was a wonderful friend.
Cheryl Gibbs
May 18, 2026 at 5:33 pmHe will always be remembered as Uncle Bill. My greatest childhood memories are of the Christopher’s coming over and us children only allowed in the house when Uncle Bill and my dad Ray were singing and playing the guitar. You will forever be missed.
Daniel kibbey
May 18, 2026 at 10:42 pmBill and Beth have been the best mother and father in laws to my daughter Chanelle since her and Bill Christopher were married year of 2000. And Bill senior will be greatly missed. But we our kibbey family know that Bill is now in the hands of the lord well done my good and faithful servent.
Tom and Linda Diepenbrock
May 18, 2026 at 11:05 pmWe mourn the loss of a fine husband, father, and grandfather from the Christopher family. May God’s Spiritual presence bring Beth, their sons and grandchildren much comfort and peace.
Suzanne Moore
May 19, 2026 at 6:15 pmMay your cherished memories of Bill bring you comfort and may knowing that he is in God’s loving embrace give you peace.
Leon DeLong
May 20, 2026 at 9:28 pmBill was always very kind and talkative with me. I loved and still miss the times with Bill and my brother Joe fishing and having some fun on the lake. He did love catching the most and the smallest bluegills.
😉 Bill, I’m sure Joe has a seat for you on the boat in heaven.
Marvin Helmker
May 21, 2026 at 11:36 amI have good memories of Bill and the Christopher family as our neighbors on Stoner Rd. back in the 1960s and 70s. Although Bill was a few years older than me, we would see each other on occasion since we both worked for the City of Lansing and would talk about family and the old neighborhood. To Carol and Gary, although we haven’t seen each other in many years, I offer my thoughts and prayers to your family in the loss of your brother.
Sean and David Doss
May 21, 2026 at 12:29 pmBill was not only a great cousin, but a joy to see at any time. Bill will be greatly missed.
Windy Varmette
May 23, 2026 at 10:39 pmBill is greatly missed. Yes when the Christopher’s came over it was fun times. He will forever be be missed. It was always great to see him and he was a special man. Hearing him and Dad singing was a big part of growing up.
The Franco Family
May 24, 2026 at 7:44 pmBill and his family were wonderful neighbors. They lived across the street from us for decades. We all have wonderful memories of Bill singing, playing guitar, doing lawn work, and being such a kind and Happy soul ALWAYS! The Franco’s send our condolences to the Christopher’s. His smile will be truly missed.we will keep you all in our prayers. We thank God, He blessed our families with beautiful parents, and friends to share our time together on our humble street.
Tom/Linda Diepenbrock
May 29, 2026 at 12:09 pmWe are thinking of Bill’s family as they say their farewells today. We pray for peace and comfort from above for Beth, her sons and daughters-in-law and grandchildren as well as extended family today.
Much LOVE,
The Diepenbrocks
Norman OK