Christopher "Chris" R. Felton

Published January 23, 2026 - 4:27 p.m.

Christopher "Chris" R. Felton, 52, of Killbuck, Ohio passed away January 21, 2026, unexpectedly at his home.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Saturday, January 31st from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, Ohio.

Chris was born September 3, 1973, in Dover, Ohio and was the son of Robert Junior and Donna M. (Burkey) Felton.

He is survived by his mother Donna, brother Robert L. Felton, sister Brenda E. Darr, stepbrothers George Felton and Michael Felton, several nieces and nephews, his fiancé Shelly's three children, and his grandson David.

Chris was preceded in death by his father Robert, stepbrother Kenneth, and his fiancé Shelly Shinn.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.alexanderfhinc.com.

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