Gregory Michael Crist died Jan. 21, 2019, at his Buckley home.

He was born Sept. 26, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, to Ralph L. Christ Sr. and Shirley Puffer. He was a Vietnam veteran and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a flight simulation technician. Additionally, he is membered as a talented musician.

He is survived by children Gregory, Brian and Sarah; brother Richard; longtime partner Mary Stucks; and two grandchildren.