Christopher Robinette

Christopher Michael Neal Robinette, 27 year-old resident of Ketchum, died Sunday April 22, 2012, in an automobile accident. He was born March 20, 1985 in Rome, Georgia to Frank and Donna (Huggins) Robinette. Christopher was a graduate of Joplin High School, where he was an outstanding wrestler. In 2002 he became a member of the Army National Guard. Christopher married Krissa Amber Porter on January 18, 2003 in Hume, Missouri. They were victims of the Joplin Tornado and had moved to Ketchum last August to open the NU Flat Tire and Mechanic Shop. Christopher was attending the First Southern Baptist Church of Ketchum. The family includes; his wife, Krissa of the home; four daughters, Trinity, Tearson, Taurence and Cristine Robinette; his parents, Frank and Donna Robinette of Joplin; siblings, Jason Schmidt of Joplin, Crystal Rowden of Springfield, MO, Heather Robinette of Joplin, David Robinette of Bella Vista, AR; grandparents, Riley and Martha Huggins of Granada, Mississippi; numerous other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel in Vinita. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Ketchum High School Gymnasium, Rev. Kevin Lancaster will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemories.com. Arrangements are by the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Vinita.

Visitation Details

Friday, April 27th, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Luginbuel Funeral Home Vinita

Service Details

Saturday, April 28th, 2012 3:00pm, Ketchum High School Gym