Paul Chryst Sr.

Paul Chryst Obituary

CHRYST, SR., Paul Mr. Paul Henry Chryst, Sr., age 65, husband of Mary Frances Wiggins Chryst, of Summerville, passed away in the late evening hours on Friday, February 15, 2008 at a local hospital. Friends and family of Mr. Paul H. Chryst, Sr. are invited to attend his funeral service on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 2:00 pm at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC. Burial will immediately follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation will be this evening, Monday, February 18, 2008, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Mr. Paul Henry Chryst, Sr. was born on January 6, 1943 in Conway, SC to the late Mr. Henry H. Chryst and the late Virginia Pinner Chryst. On December 2, 1965, he married Mary F. Wiggins, who survives. He was a 26 year retiree of the United States Army and National Guard traveling all over the world to serve his country. He was also employed at the Charleston Naval Shipyard as a boilermaker for many years. Mr. Chryst was a member of the Masonic Lodge Dorchester #369 and was a member of the Citadel Square Baptist Church in Charleston for many years. Mr. Chryst enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of over 42 years, Mrs. Mary Frances Wiggins Chryst; two sons, Paul Henry Chryst, Jr. of Ladson and David E. Chryst of North Charleston; two grandsons, Michael Reese Chryst and Ashton Tyler Chryst of Ladson; one brother, Kenneth Michael Chryst, and his wife Joan, of Goose Creek; and one sister, Barbara J. Smith, and her husband Steve, of Jacksonville, NC; and two nieces, Terri Chryst of Goose Creek and Dean Franklin of Jacksonville, NC. Flowers will be accepted at the funeral home. Online memorial can be made at www.carolinamemorial.com. Funeral arrangements provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 843-797-2222. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Chryst

7 Entries

Rose Marie MacGilvray

March 13, 2008

More sweet memories just came to me! Paul loved the cats too! Spook was so special but a little on the wild side. Then there was Fluffy!!
Fluffy was one of the largest cats I
have ever seen. Paul was proud of
him just as if he were a human child.
Fluffy was really y'alls 1st child.

Rose Marie MacGilvray

March 13, 2008

It was Dec.2,1965.Powder puff football game! I had to play! My pigtail got caught in my helmet at game's end,in my haste to get home , shower,dress, and drive to your wedding.
That was the first of many wonderful
memories with two of my oldest
friends.The birth of Paul,Jr. and how
I backed into a car in the wee hours,
after a long night at hospital. Christmas tree, litters of kittens, sweet 'Scarlet' and 'Piglet',
two of the sweetest dogs in
the world. All the meals we
shared, the birth of David, Daddy Wiggins & Mrs.Wiggins.
This list could go on and on. Paul was more 'a man of few words' but he could make me laugh with those precious few words. He was like a brother I never had.I shall miss him too.To you,
Mary Frances, Paul,Jr., and to David
I express my deepest heartfelt sympathies for the loss of a loving husband,a caring father,grandfather,
and a dear sweet friend. Just know
that he will live on in our hearts and
in our memories, just as it will be with everyone who knew him. They all would have stories to tell. Don't we wish we could hear them all?Paul is now with our gracious
Lord and Savior--what more could we want for him? With much love &
prayers for all of you. Rosie, Miss Rosie

Pete Walker

February 21, 2008

Served in the US Army with Paul. There was no finer soldier or comrade than Sgt Chryst. He will truly be missed by all who served with him.

Mildred Crowder Keith

February 19, 2008

You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. Though we have not talked for years, I consider Paul and you, folks that we shared precious times together. You are in my prayers and know that Paul is safe now from all foes.

Jesse Dunn

February 18, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

andrea gardner

February 18, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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