Back to Obituaries Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Christopher Bernard Chatman

09/14/1969 - 05/01/2022

Obituary For Christopher Bernard Chatman

Mr. Christopher Bernard Chatman, 52, of Phenix City, AL passed Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, May 7, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Desi Morgan, Sr., officiating. Interment to follow in St. Peter A.M.E Church (Old Cemetery). Visitation is Friday, May 6, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Christopher Bernard Chatman was born on September 14, 1969 in Phenix City, AL to Marie Chatman.

He graduated from Baker High School in 1988. He attended Marshall Missouri Valley College where he graduated in 1991. He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Faternity.

Chris accepted Christ at an early age at which he attended Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a member of South Griffin Lodge #697 7th District MWPAGLA.

He was called to eternal rest on Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Cedric Moore; grandparents, Arthur Chatman, Sr. and Josephine Chatman.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Marie Chatman of Phenix City, AL; one son, DeVonte' Chatman of Columbus, GA; six grandchildren, Carson Chatman, Jordan Lott, Adele Bosques, Josiah Chatman, Koda Lewis and Sade' Chatman; two uncles, Arthur Chatman, Jr. and George Chatman who was a devoted caregiver of Phenix City, AL; two aunts, Willie Mae Smith and Mary Battle of New York; two nieces, Cedricka Moore and Serenity Luttrell of Columbus, GA; five nephews, Marquis Harps, Jeremiah Moore, Cedric Moore of Phenix City, AL; Raheem Jones and CK Holloway of Columbus, GA; cousin Alicia Chatman of Atlanta, GA and a host of other relatives and friends.


Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Fruit Man was known and loved by many at Baker High School,I send my Condolences and Prayers to his family. He was a sweet person and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. Love Leslie Walker Class of 89

Fruit man was friendly and loved by many, he will be truly missed but will always be remember especially by his Baker High School Family, Gone but not Forgotten.

Sad to see this...He was an amazing wrestler at Baker High...RIP "Fruitman"

So sorry to read of Chris' passing. I remember him as Baker's heavyweight on their wrestling team. He was always kind off the mat. My prayers are with his family he left behind.

Chris McDuffie Shaw High School Wrestler, c/o 88

Condolences to the family...Fruitman will be truly missed...I am proud to say he was my friend...gone but never forgotten...#100

Marie and family , the space your son held in your hearts will be the light of a pleasant memory now and even more precious as time goes on . We care about you all . Patricia Walton and caring friends in Seale Al

Words can't express wht you are going thru.and the Chatman family,jackie curtis

To the Chatman family, my condolences and prayers are with you. Let your memories bring comfort to you all. God sent us a comforter who will never leave us alone. Depend on him now. Rubbie Stewart

To The Chatman's Family I want you to know that those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. We will always love and miss The Fruit Man!! Thea

We the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Rho Delta Chapter.,want to send our heartfelt condolences to the family of our beloved brother, Bro. Christopher Chatman. Fruity,We will forever hold you close to our hearts.🤘💙

To The Family of Chris;

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Christ can finally rest.

Joe Rosier

To The Chatman family. I will forever keep you in my prayers. Fruit will be more than missed. He was well known and touched a lot of ppl lives. Anyone he came in contact with he left a mark of some kind on their heart to remember him. We all know he loved his blue and white but he also love his Masonic family. We have been friends since we was kids and we kept in touch after Missouri. We love him but God love him the best. Chris take your REST friend you fault hard and long. Now you deserve to RIP. truly yours Tina Robinson

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

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Best Sellers

Beautiful Dreams
Beautiful Dreams

$97.95

Gracious Lavender Basket
Gracious Lavender Basket

$155.95

Serene Lily Basket
Serene Lily Basket

$120.95

Pink Tribute Spray
Pink Tribute Spray

$172.95

Sweet Moments
Sweet Moments

$86.95

Mixed Spray
Mixed Spray

$172.95

Red and White Handled Basket
Red and White Handled Basket

$97.95

Peace & Serenity Dishgarden
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden

$91.95

Traditional Floor Basket
Traditional Floor Basket

$91.95

Ocean Devotion
Ocean Devotion

$91.95

The Peace Lily
The Peace Lily

$109.95

Living Spirit Dishgarden
Living Spirit Dishgarden

$91.95

Red and White Floor Basket
Red and White Floor Basket

$103.95

Mixed flowers in a handled basket
Mixed flowers in a handled basket

$103.95

The Loving Light Dishgarden
The Loving Light Dishgarden

$91.95

Ocean Breeze Spray
Ocean Breeze Spray

$212.95

Precious Heart Bouquet
Precious Heart Bouquet

$97.95

Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket
Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket

$86.95

Sympathy Spray
Sympathy Spray

$183.95

Radiant Foliage Planter
Radiant Foliage Planter

$103.95

Heartfelt Memories
Heartfelt Memories

$109.95

Stately Croton
Stately Croton

$91.95

Medium Dish Garden
Medium Dish Garden

$114.95

Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment
Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment

$91.95

Love's Journey
Love's Journey

$97.95

Garden of Memories
Garden of Memories

$155.95

Sweet Tranquility Basket
Sweet Tranquility Basket

$103.95

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum

$97.95

Tender Tribute
Tender Tribute

$149.95

Deeply Adored
Deeply Adored

$91.95

Your Light Shines
Your Light Shines

$137.95

Joyful Memory
Joyful Memory

$137.95

Heavenly Grace Spray
Heavenly Grace Spray

$218.95

Bright and Beautiful Spray
Bright and Beautiful Spray

$212.95

America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful

$86.95

Small Garden Dish
Small Garden Dish

$86.95

Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet
Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet

$195.95

Rainbow Reflections Basket
Rainbow Reflections Basket

$120.95

Splendid Memories Bouquet
Splendid Memories Bouquet

$91.95

Golden Days Basket
Golden Days Basket

$91.95

Serene Retreat
Serene Retreat

$109.95

Heavenly Heights Bouquet
Heavenly Heights Bouquet

$91.95

Heavenly & Harmony
Heavenly & Harmony

$97.95

Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden
Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden

$132.95

Dreams From the Heart Bouquet
Dreams From the Heart Bouquet

$120.95

Vivid Recollections
Vivid Recollections

$109.95

Sunny Memories
Sunny Memories

$160.95

Emerald Garden Basket
Emerald Garden Basket

$97.95

Sacred Duty Spray
Sacred Duty Spray

$212.95

French Garden
French Garden

$91.95

Celestial Love
Celestial Love

$97.95

Peace Lily
Peace Lily

$97.95

Blossoms in Vogue
Blossoms in Vogue

$97.95

Large Basket Garden
Large Basket Garden

$120.95

Lily and Rose Tribute Spray
Lily and Rose Tribute Spray

$304.95

The New Sunrise Bouquet
The New Sunrise Bouquet

$91.95

Blessings Bouquet
Blessings Bouquet

$97.95

Rays of Light Spray
Rays of Light Spray

$218.95

Eternal Peace Basket
Eternal Peace Basket

$91.95

Rose Remembrance
Rose Remembrance

$224.95

Fall Fantasia
Fall Fantasia

$97.95

Sacred Garden Spray
Sacred Garden Spray

$275.95