Christopher Lynn Mcdill

Chris McDill, 33, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife, Catherine (Katie) McDill, family and friends on  Sunday, February 7, 2016  following a long illness. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the atrium of Annunciation Catholic Church. A memorial service , conducted by Father Robert Dore, will follow at 11:00 AM  in the sanctuary.

Chris was born on September 3, 1982, in West Point and grew up in Caledonia. He was the son of Armon and Judy McDill. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 2001 and attended Mississippi University for Woman and East Mississippi Community College. He was employed by New Home Building Stores and founded his business, Item 13, with his wife, Katie.

Chris was an entrepreneur, craftsman and artist with a lifelong curiosity about how things work. Connecting with others through his passions was one of Chris’ greatest joys in life. Whether he was woodworking or playing the guitar, crafting candles or painting his watercolors, Chris lovingly shared his creative and full life with Katie, his friends and his family.

Chris was a strong advocate for all things local using his selfless energy to support local arts, food and music. His business, Item 13, showcased his handmade candles and soaps along with crafts from around Mississippi. The Rosenzweig Arts Center featured Chris’s work with an exhibit of his watercolor collection of “little houses.”

Chris was both a contented homebody and an inquisitive traveler. He loved Columbus, his home, his garden, and his dog, Samson. He and Katie also enjoyed discovering new places in Mississippi, travelling through many states to take in everything from the Grand Canyon to the Atlantic Ocean, and exploring Ireland, Scotland and England to soak up the local history and music.

In addition to his wife and parents, Chris is survived by his brothers Brad McDill (Jessica) and Steve McDill; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ray and Perky Richard; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betsy and Thomas Johnston; and his nephew David Johnston.