Obituary of Christopher David Mintz

Christopher David Mintz, 45, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord, Monday July 18, 2016, in a Buncombe County health care facility. A native of Haywood County he was the son of Oscar and Sandra Roland Mintz of Waynesville. He was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and resided with his late Grandmother, Marie Roland. In addition to his grandmother he was also preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, Kelly Roland; paternal grandparents, John and Violet Mintz; one brother Randy Fowler, and a nephew Dillon Bernhisel. Chris attended JROTC in High School and after High School he served in the National Guard where he spent 5 years. He also served as a volunteer Fire Department Member in Clyde for 3 years. Chris enjoyed watching the NASCAR Races and singing in Church with his grandmother Marie. In addition to his parents Chris is survived by his wife Jennifer Mintz of Waynesville; one daughter Catilyn Mintz of Hendersonville; three sisters, Kelly West and husband Angelo of Cherokee, Ellen Williams and husband Eric of Colorado, and Carla Mintz of Waynesville; two brothers, David Hedrick and wife Cindy of Madison County, and Palmer Mintz of Waynesville; five nieces; three nephews; and two great nieces. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel. Revs. Neil Roland and Roger Roland will officiate with burial in the Birdtown Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Kevin Hedrick, Brandon Hedrick, Jose Santoyo, Scott Dover, Taka Lincoln and Tori Nichols.