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Eddie Christian Sr.

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Eddie Christian Sr., 72, died on December 16, 2013 in Fort Smith. Remembered as an outstanding trial lawyer, he practiced law in Fort Smith for over 45 years, including over twenty-two with his son, Eddie Christian Jr. Eddie graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1967, and achieved the honor of being named a fellow with the American College of Trial Lawyers, and consistently obtaining the highest rating among his peers through Martindale Hubble, which are honors limited to those who not only have distinguished themselves as having preeminent legal skill, but those whose ethics and community standing are exemplary. Eddie was named as a Special Justice with the Arkansas Supreme Court in 1989. He served as the president of The Town Club, attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and was an avid trout fisherman and Razorback sports fan. While Eddie served his clients with an intellect and knowledge of the law which was outstanding, Eddie's extraordinary talent was the ability to apply his knowledge by communicating and relating to others in a way which was on the level and down to earth. Eddie is survived by his wife, Betty, to whom he was married over fifty years; his daughter, Gerri Ellen Adams; his daughter-in-law, Sara Christian; two granddaughters, Regan Christian and Ryann Adams; and his niece, Jami Hamby and her children Jonnessa and Aaron. He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Christian Jr., his brother John of Spiro, Okla., and his parents, Eddie and Ellen. Rosary and visitation will be 7 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to: Immaculate Conception Church or School, 22 N. 13th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Published December 18, 2013

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