Christopher Eugene Proper

Christopher Eugene Proper

Christopher Eugene Proper passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 6:11 A.M.. He was 50 years old.

Christopher, born on August 5, 1971 in Alton, Illinois, is the son of Susan Elizabeth Proper. He attended Mt. Olive Grade School and High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Lewis and Clark and was employed as a truck driver. Christopher enjoyed motorcycles, guns, listening to music, singing karaoke, women, big rigs, knife, coins, CB radios, his friends and watching movies. His family was very important to him. Chris was a believer and a man of the south who was as ornery as he could be.

Christopher is survived by his partner: Mindy Proper, daughter: Sonya C.E. Proper, three sons: Christopher J.M. Proper, Alex Z.C. Proper, and Dominic M. Dickey, ex-wife: Hope C. Wasson, one grandson: Daniel Woolard, two nieces: Lauraine E. Bauza and Hettie Bauza and great nephew: Casimir A Bauza.

He was preceded in death by grandfather: Harry P. Jackson Sr., mother: Susan E. Proper, sister: Tina M. Proper, grandmother: Emily E. Jackson and two uncles Larry Jackson and Jerry Lewis Sr..

A graveside service will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Chapman Cemetery in Mt. Olive IL. Chris's Last Ride will leave from Becker and Son Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m. and process to the Chapmans Cemetery where he will be laid to rest at his sister's feet.

A Celebration of Life will follow at the White City Village Hall on December 4, 2021 at. 12 Noon with a pot luck dinner and a sharing of your favorite stories of Chris.

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