Christopher Francis Grindstaff

December 31, 1981 - May 1, 2019

Christopher Francis Grindstaff, age 37, of Purdin Mo, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, MO Chris was born in Brookfield, MO on December 31, 1981 to Floyd C. Grindstaff Sr. and Sherry F. (Van Velzer) Grindstaff Breeding. Chris was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Floyd C, Grindstaff Jr.; his step father, Kenneth M. Breeding Sr.; his step brother, Kenneth Edward Breeding; and two step sisters, Sharon Phillips and Kimbra Hernandez. Chris is survived by a brother, Kenneth M. Breeding Jr. (KJ) of Purdin, MO; his uncles and aunts Randy and Robin Van Velzer of Quincy, IL, and Burton and Cheryl Grindstaff of Linneus, MO; several cousins; a step brother, Cody Breeding, of Centerville, TX; and many step nieces and nephews. Chris was a very private person, but enjoyed collecting many things, playing online games, wrestling, and having phone conversations. He liked to watch cooking shows, Ghost Adventures, History Channel, Roseanne, Conners, NCIS, Hawaii 5-0, Magnum PI and was a big fan of Last Man Standing with Tim Allen. Chris loved Christmas and would watch Christmas movies all year round. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations towards final expenses. Donations may be left at or sent to Rhodes Funeral Home 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO 64628. Online registry at www.rhodesfh.com.