John B. Christ

John B. Christ, age 64, of Bel Air, MD, died on April 7, 2011 at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Michael Joseph Christ Sr. and Mary Catherine Hoover Christ. A 1965 graduate of Archbishop Curley High School, he was a Harford County resident for 25 years and owned and operated JB Christ Enterprises. He loved all sports especially the home teams.

Mr. Christ is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Carol Hoffmann Christ of Bel Air, MD; son, Matthew Stephan Christ of Bel Air, MD; daughter, Melissa Beth Christ of Baltimore, MD; brothers, Michael Christ of Accokeek, MD, Paul Christ of Bel Air, MD, James Christ of Columbia, MD and Thomas Christ of Perry Hall, MD; and sister, Mary Agnes Neubeck of Tilghman Island, MD.

Pallbearers were Mike Christ, Paul Christ, Jim Christ, Tom Christ, David Hoffman and Larry Dennis.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Foundation, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77002 or MidAtlantic Border Collie Rescue, 24420 Chestertown Road, Chestertown, MD 21610.