John Thomas Christian age 78 of Boone, formerly of Durham, NC, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025.

He was born November 30, 1946, in Durham, North Carolina. The son of the late Lynwood and Ethel Peele Christian. He retired in 2005 and had been a resident of Boone for the last 20 years, moving from Durham.

He is survived by his wife Jackie Tripp Christian of Boone and his three beloved cats. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by one brother, Barry Christian.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, The Watauga Humane Society, 312 Paws Way Boone, North Carolina 28607, or to Mount Vernon Baptist Church Building Renovation Program, 3505 Bamboo Road, Boone, North Carolina 28607 or to Blowing Rock Women's Club, PO Box 1572., Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.