Obituary of SSgt Christopher Lee Keaton, USAF,

Thursday, March 14, 2019, Christopher Lee Keaton, loving husband and father, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 55. Chris was born on August 13, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Ronald and Patricia (Chelikowsky) Keaton. Chris married his high school sweetheart, Janet. Chris and Janet sealed their union February 8, 1986 in their hometown of Circleville, Ohio. He then spent the next ten years in the United States Air Force before completing both his bachelor's and master's degree from Colorado Christian University.Chris and his wife, Janet, have spent the last twenty-seven years raising their three sons, Corey, Joshua and Zachary, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Over the span of two decades Chris coached each one of his sons on separate travel teams, which lead him to coaching multiple top youth teams. Chris has touched the lives of not only his friends and family, but also the many young men he coached for several years in travel baseball. He had the ability to make anyone feel like family with one of the most generous hearts and could always make those around him laugh with his quick wit. Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; and sister-in-law, Angela Keaton.He is survived by his wife, Janet; three sons, Corey, Joshua and Zachary; brothers, Kevin, Brad and Greg (Brittany); and several nieces and nephews. Visitation, 5:00PM - 7:00PM, Wednesday March 20, 2019, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.Flowers and donations may be sent to: The Springs Funeral Services-North. Events Visitation Wednesday, March 20, 2019 5:00PM - 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611