Robert Christopher Wall, age 50, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at his home in Water Valley, MS. Chris was born November 2, 1967 in Jackson, MS to Robert Wall and the late Paulette McLendon. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from the University of MS, and was a devoted social worker at Yalobusha General Hospital and Nursing Home for 25 years. Chris had a servant’s heart, and his compassion for others was felt by the whole community. He always went above and beyond to help others in any situation. Chris is remembered for finding the good in any circumstance that arose. He was a member of Gatewood Church of God in Coffeeville, MS.
Services are planned for Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 3 PM in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Freddie Moorman officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Water Valley with Jimmy Vanderford, John Wiginton, Derrik Terrell, Jeff Bynum, Michael Fonte, Terry Varner, Dr. Gary Mooras and Butch Hayles serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Paul Odom, Gary Moore, and James Davis.
Chris is survived by his wife of 14 years, Brenda Wall of Water Valley, MS; two daughters, Alicia Bounds of Water Valley, MS and Lisa Wiginton (John) of Abbeville, MS; two sons, Jimmy Vanderford (Jen) of Water Valley, MS and Jason Vanderford of Memphis, TN; his father, Bob Wall of Ridgeland, MS; one sister, Sherrelle Terrell of Jackson, MS; his grandmother, Lavelle McLendon of Jackson, MS; a very special friend, Tammy Hayles of Water Valley, MS; and fourteen grandchildren.