Dear Family and Friends,
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we write to you today. As we prepare to say goodbye to Pastor Eric T. Christopher, a man whose life touched so many with compassion, faith, and unwavering love, we are launching the Faithful Friends 150 Campaign — a way for those closest to him to honor his legacy and help carry the weight of laying him to rest with dignity, grace, and reverence.
Losing Pastor Eric has left a space that cannot be filled. While we mourn, we are also called to celebrate his life — a life lived in service, in prayer, in friendship. But as many of you know, funeral expenses come quickly and can be overwhelming. So many have asked how they can help. Today, we ask you to stand with us.
We are looking for 150 faithful friends to contribute $50 or $100 in lieu of flowers. Your donation will go directly toward Pastor Eric’s funeral and burial expenses — ensuring that we honor him with the respect and love he gave so freely to others throughout his life.
Your contribution is tax deductible, and we’ve made giving simple through sources below.
This is more than a fundraiser — it’s a tribute to a man who gave everything he had to his family, his community, and his calling. It’s one last act of love for someone who showed us what faith in action looks like.
Flowers fade. Legacy lasts.
By donating instead of sending flowers, you’re helping us provide a farewell that reflects the very heart of Pastor Eric — his devotion, his humility, his strength. Your support becomes part of his story, a testament to the lives he touched and the faith he walked out every single day.
If you were ever encouraged by his words, lifted by his prayers, welcomed by his presence — this is your chance to say thank you. This is your chance to stand with him, one last time.
If you’re able, we invite you to give. And if not, we ask for your prayers and for you to share this campaign with others who knew and loved him.
With love and gratitude,
Dr. Donna Jeanne Christopher
On behalf of the Christopher Family
On 3/18/25 @ 2:40 PM, after a 14-year ‘raging’ storm in his life, my Booie, Rev. Eric T. Christopher (Pastor, Prophet, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Mentor, Teacher & Friend) has transitioned into his eternal home with the Lord.
Less than 2 years ago, shortly after turning 65, his disability benefits through his employer ended. This included a long-standing life insurance policy. As he has always been a man of integrity, one who worked at providing for his family and preparing for the future with grace, he immediately purchased a replacement policy. Yesterday we were informed that due to the age of this policy (under 2 years), his policy cannot be used as a means of direct payment. We were told by the funeral home that this is because the insurance company cannot guarantee that the policy will be paid due to his pre-existing conditions (multiple types of cancer).
Our beloved ‘Tony TC Pops’ has always been a source of strength and love. As we navigate this season, we want to ensure that with the same complete love he covered and honored us that we can do the same for him in his transition.
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