Christopher Aaron Smith, 51, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away September 29, 2021.

Christopher was born at an Army Hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, on February 21, 1970. He started his life as both a citizen of America and Germany.

Upon our return to the United States, in October 1970, Chris grew to school age, attending grade schools in Lancaster, California, Indianapolis, Indiana and Merrimak, New Hampshire. He attended Antelope Valley High School. Chris joined the Army in 1988 and spent the majority of his term in South Korea. In 1992, Christopher married Zabrina R Delaney and started his academic education with the University of Devry. After his graduation, he was employed by Hewlett Packard for 23 years. At the time of his passing, he was employed at World Wide Technology.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Zabrina Smith; two sons, Shawn and Brandon Smith of Bella Vista, Arkansas; his mother and stepfather, Rita and Ronie Adams of Lake Havasu, Arizonia; his father and stepmother, Michael and Debra Smith of Lancaster, California; his sister, Katie (Brian) Powell of Santa Clarita, California and his stepsisters, Joy Stanton and Sarah (Chad) Bellay of Lancaster, California.

At the request of the family, there will be two memorials:

October 23, 2021, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Ponderosa, 1305 Ponderosa Road, Pineville, Missouri.

November 6, 2021, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Gino's Ristorante, 44960 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, California.

Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralmation.com.