Obituary of Christopher Lee Wingard

Christopher Lee Wingard, 39, of Leesville, South Carolina, died unexpectedly after a motorcycle accident, Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Prisma/Richland Hospital. Chris was born January 4, 1985 in Lexington, South Carolina.

Chris was best described over the past few days as, if you knew Chris you knew he was as hard as a rock on the outside but as soft as ice cream on the inside. Chris was loved and he loved everyone and had a heart bigger than life. He loved all animals, cooking, working on cars or just piddling with anything. If it didn’t work he was gonna find out why. 

Chris is survived by his parents: Mother, Lois (Bill) Clarke Wingard Conness, Father, Stephen (Kathy) Wingard; Brothers, Stephen (Angie) Wingard, Seth (Leah) Rodriguez; Sister, Samantha Burke; Nieces and Nephews, Jacob Standridge, Nataleigh Burke, Colin Wingard, Addyson Burke & Ethan, Reba Sue & Loretta Rodriguez; Maternal Grandmother, Hazel Clarke; Paternal Grandparents, Kensil Wingard  & Taline Fuller; Aunt, Cindra (Frank) Farr; Uncle, Ernie Clarke; several Cousins; and his 4 legged baby, Missy; special friends, Vincent Bish, Daniel & Dawn Costa, Ashley Miller, Jay Gordon (Oger) & many many more.

Chris was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Roy Clarke.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 am at Center Pointe Community Church, 6119 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Chris’s name to any animal shelter of your choice.