MR. CHRISTMAS COLUMBUS PETTIFORD, JR. of Morven, North Carolina peacefully transitioned in the early morning hours of May 11, 2026, at Atrium Hospice of Union County, Monroe, NC.

A private interment with full military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard will take place in Roxboro, North Carolina.

A Celebration of Life Service for family and friends will be scheduled at a later date.

The family appareciates your understanding as they focus on their cherished memories and will not be accepting visitors at this time.

In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made to the Veterans Ministry of Friendship Chapel Baptist Church by mail:

237 Friendship Chapel Rd.,Wake Forest, NC 27587

Please make checks payable to Friendship Chapel Baptist Church. Please include “Veterans Ministry” in the memo portion of the check.

Donations may also be made via PayPal or Venmo:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=C3ASX59WBXRS2&ssrt=1778538920193

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.