CHESAPEAKE – Rev. Christian George Morales, 76, passed away October 1, 2023. Christian was born in New Orleans, LA. He was the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Chesapeake and he previously served congregations in Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas and Alabama. Additionally, Christian served as the editor of the Affirm publication. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and above all spending time with his family. Christian was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Florence (Saltarrelli) Morales, and his son, Peter Justin Morales.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Morales; daughters, Ann McGowen (Raymond) of Stapleton, AL; and Dr. Renee Morales (Trevor Prokos) of Chesapeake, VA; sons, Nathan Morales (Kristen) of Moyock, NC; and Adam Morales of Chesapeake, VA; sisters, Zita Whitmarsh of Slidell, LA and Laurie Broussard (Paul) of Grosse Tete, LA; brother, Paul H. Morales, III (Darla) of Kenner, LA; grandchildren, Hunter, Sarah Brooke, Noah, Zoe, Hannah, and Scarlett; many nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Funeral service will immediately follow with Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy officiating. Burial will take place at Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk.
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Sending prayers for comfort. Pastor Chris and the congregation of Faith welcomed me with open arms when I lived in NC. MY heart breaks for the loss, but is rejoicing in the knowledge that he is at peace and in heaven.
St. John the Divine Lutheran Church in Chicago extends our prayers to you and to the parish of Faith Lutheran Church. -Pr. Ike Nicholson
Nathan, Renee and Adam and family. Leslie and I feel the loss of your father and husband with you, but know your faith will allow the celebration of his life, the end of his suffering and his awakening in the presence of our Lord and the answers to the questions he has been asked his whole life as a Pastor of His word. Halleluiah.