Christopher Gene Aldridge
Obituary

Christopher Gene Aldridge was born on January 17, 1972, in Phoenix, Arizona, and passed away on May 15, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. His family believes the cause of death was end stage COPD.

Christopher loved listening to classic country music, watching television, drawing, animals, 18 wheelers, good food, coffee, and nicotine. He also enjoyed exploring, talking to people, traveling, and collecting things he found along the way.

He spent much of his life wandering and traveling from place to place. Although he never had a traditional job, he liked to tinker and barter and was known for finding ways to get by.

Christopher had a very chatty and loud personality and was known for his funny and sometimes strange sense of humor. He could be stubborn, but he was also adventurous and a big dreamer who was always roaming and meeting people.

One of the things he enjoyed most was traveling, meeting new people, and collecting things throughout his life. Though he struggled in many ways, he loved his family deeply.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Jerilyn Kelley; his sister, Shelly Kiste and her husband Jaime; his brother, Josh Aldridge and his wife Lynnette; and his sister, Brandy Vig and her husband Avleen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lindy G. Aldridge; his brother, Zachary Aldridge; and his wife, Gaylen Aldridge.