Todd Christopher was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas He was the youngest of three children born to Virginia and Rolfe Christopher. He grew up in South Park on Zavalla Dr. with his two brothers Gary and Craig. A loyal “Greenie” all his life he attended South Park High School, class of 69’, where he was president of his senior class, lettered in baseball and football and was co-captain of the 1968 football team. Todd graduated from Texas A&M in 1973 and was co-captain of the 1972 Fighting Texas Aggie football team.
He was a born leader with a gift for bringing business ideas to fruition. He co-founded Taylor Surgical, Taylor Medical, Home Care Supply and Crown Team Texas, creating hundreds of jobs in the Beaumont area. He was a trusted advisor and board member to Sweet Leaf Tea Company, his oldest son Clayton’s business.
An active supporter of the community, Todd served on the boards of Hibernia Bank, Baptist Hospital, Monsignor Kelly High School, Lamar University Foundation, Lamar University School of Business, co-chairman of the Julie and Ben Rogers Cancer Foundation Drive and many others.
Todd was a loving husband and father, survived by his wife, Gerri; three sons, Clayton, Zachary and Grant; daughter, Rachel; mother, Virginia; and brother, Gary and wife Cheryl.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rolfe; and brother, Craig.
Todd had a vibrant passion for life, his family and for supporting local charities and needy individuals. He was also active in his children’s life, coaching teams and supporting their schools.
A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 6:15 p.m. with a Christian Vigil at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 St. Anne Catholic Church under the direction Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A private committal service will follow at Broussard’s Crematorium.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations to be made to St. Anne Catholic School, 375 North 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or Wes Christopher Children’s Memorial Fund-Texas State Bank #280175272, Attention: Crystal Wellburn, 2925 N. Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
Todd’s family would like to express their extreme gratitude for the care and friendship of Dr. John Henderson, Dr. Sumalatha Patibandla, Odyssey Hospice and Todd’s team of doctors at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
