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Obituary For Christian O'Shea Artis

Mr. Christian Artis, 24, died February 3, 2020. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m.Tuesday February 11, 2020 at New London Primitive Progressive Baptist Church, Walnut- Cove, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Christian started his journey on November 27, 1995 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital to Carnice and Phyllis Artis. His race ended on February 4, 2020 at the young age of 24. He attended SESJH where he was a member of the football team and wrestling team. He continued his love of the sport when he attended South Stokes High School from which he graduated on June 15, 2015 where he was a star athlete. He was an employee of McGee & Sons Construction. He preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Joann Welch and his paternal grandparents, Calvin and Henrietta Arts. He was a loving, happy and passionate person all the time to not only his family but his friends. He was humble and trusting friend, he was always in a good mood and was especially close to his brother Cee. Whatever you needed he was there for you, he would give you the shirt off of his back or the shoes off of his feet and if you ever met him you would never forget him. He was loved deeply by his family, he loved playing the guitar with his daddy, he was a person of many talents and now he's on center stage performing for the Lord and we are so blessed to have had him in our lives for 24 years. He leaves to cherish his memory: his parents; Carnice and Phyllis Artis of the home, one brother; Carnice Artis, Jr. (Maurika Penn) of Walnut Cove, NC, niece; Tamori Artis, nephew; Carnice Artis, III, seven aunts; Peggy Wilson (James), Wanda Artis, Adrenna Hairston (Barry) of Eden, NC, Kim Claybrooks (Perry) of Stoneville, NC, Robin Artis of Durham, NC, Rachel Williams of Greensboro, NC, Willie Mae Kellam (Calvin) of Madison, NC, two uncles; Bay and Tony Artis of Eden, NC, special friend; Cheyanne Barber, special family friend; Rhonda Kurth and Sheila, a host of other cousins, family and friends.

Guest Book

Our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your son Christian. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe & Carol Scimeca

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I looked up to you growing up homie and we chilled more then once we kicked backed fucked around and you was all around a good soul and good friend love you bro rip it up up there on a bike for me

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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your precious family. May God wrap his arms around each and every one of you. If you need anything, please let us know. God Bless. We love you! Sharon's Country Diner. Clinton, NCK3

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Praying for our family you will be missed by so many people love you R. I. P cuz.

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MY NEPHEW CHRISTIAN ARTIS, YOU TOOK ON YOUR WINGS AND LEFT US BEHIND, YOU GONE NOW BUT NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. IAM GOING TO MISS YOUR HANDSOME SWEET PRECIOUS FACE, AND THAT BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL SMILE THAT LIGHT UP THE HEARTS OF ALL OF US YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. YOU ARE NOW JOIN UP WITH MOM HENRETTA AND CALVIN ARTIS YOUR GRANDPARENTS, AUNT COLINA AND UNCLE CARSON. WE WILL MEET AGAIN UNITED IN THAT GREAT CARANATION WITH CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD WHEN THE DEAD IN CHRIST SHALL RISE AGAIN. LOVE AUNT KIM CLAYBROOKS&FAMILY.

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My condolence I give unto my Loving brother& my sister-in-law Phyllis Artis. Iam so sorry for the loss of your precious son Christian, my loving nephew. Christian will be truly missed by me and all my family members. I am so thankful to God for the times we share at family gathering, and the moments he spent over night stay playing with our son when they were young, I love Christine just like he was one of my own. Christian was truly a sweet loving, smart, intelligent, strong young man with such a beautiful face handsome from head to toe. I love his precious sweet smile that light up any room. I pray to GOD OUR FATHER ABOVE THAT HE WILL KEEP YOU, CARNICE AND CHRISTOPHER AND YOUR GRANDCHILDREN IN HIS LOVING CARE AT ALL TIME. IAM HERE WHEN EVER YOU NEED ME AT YOUR ASSISTANT. TAKE CARE SINCERE LOVE: FORM YOURS TRULY SISTER KIM CLAYBROOKS AND FAMILY.

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Carnice and your wife, my thoughts and prayers are with y’all during this time. Lean on God and he will be with you both during this. I am here if y’all need anything. Prays Going Up!! Mary Lou Church-Leonard

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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