HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND — The Hagerstown community is remembering Christopher Hunter Abbott Jr., a longtime local resident whose life was marked by family devotion, technical expertise, community service and a willingness to help others.
Christopher, affectionately known as Chris, was 46 years old when he passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, according to his published obituary. He was born on September 28, 1979, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Linda Marie (Brown) Abbott and the late Christopher Hunter Abbott Sr.
For those who knew him, Chris was much more than a business owner or community organization member. He was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor whose kindness and generosity became an important part of the lives of people around him. His obituary describes a man who was known for having a smile and a kind word for those he encountered, while his greatest source of pride was his family, particularly his son.
A Life Rooted in Family and Community
Christopher Hunter Abbott Jr. grew up in Maryland and graduated from Greencastle-Antrim High School in 1998.
Following high school, he developed extensive training and experience in information technology and computer repair. His technical knowledge eventually led him to establish his own business, My Tech Computer Repair, in 2009.
Through his professional work, Chris was able to use his skills to assist others while building a business of his own.
But his life was not defined solely by his career.
His obituary also highlights his involvement with several fraternal and civic organizations, reflecting his commitment to community and service.
Remembered for Helping Others
One of the most meaningful aspects of Chris’s legacy was his involvement in efforts to help people facing difficult circumstances.
According to his obituary, he was instrumental in organizing and participating in food and clothing drives for people in need. His involvement in those efforts demonstrated a willingness to give his time and energy to helping members of the community.
Acts of service such as these can sometimes happen quietly, without widespread recognition. Yet for the people who receive assistance, they can make a meaningful difference.
Chris’s legacy of helping others is therefore likely to remain an important part of how friends, relatives and community members remember him.
A Passion for Technology
Technology and computer repair were another major part of Chris’s professional life.
After gaining extensive IT and computer-repair training, he established My Tech Computer Repair in 2009. The business allowed him to turn his technical abilities into a career while serving customers who needed help with their computers and technology.
Building and operating a business over many years requires persistence, adaptability and dedication.
For Chris, that professional journey became part of the life he created for himself and his family.
Music Was Another Part of His Life
Chris also had a strong connection to music.
His obituary notes that he enjoyed music and worked as a DJ for different events.
Music and DJing gave him another way to connect with people and contribute to celebrations and gatherings.
For friends and family, memories of Chris may therefore include not only conversations and family occasions but also the music and events he helped make memorable.
A Man Who Loved Animals
Chris’s compassion extended to animals as well.
According to his obituary, he loved animals and considered his pets part of his family.
That detail offers another glimpse into his personality and the importance he placed on companionship and caring relationships.
For people who shared his love of animals, this may be among the many personal qualities that made Chris especially relatable and memorable.
A Proud Husband and Father
Above all else, family remained central to Christopher Abbott’s life.
He was married to Rickelle Leslie Abbott for 20 years, and together they had a son, Grey Christopher Abbott. His obituary describes his son as his pride and joy.
For a family experiencing the loss of a husband and father, the grief can be especially profound.
The years of shared experiences, family traditions and everyday moments become part of the memories that remain.
Chris’s devotion to his family is likely to be one of the most enduring aspects of his legacy.
His Masonic and Fraternal Connections
Chris was also active in several organizations, including Hagerstown Masonic Lodge 217, the Ali Ghan Shriners, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, the Kentucky Colonels and the Sons of the American Revolution.
Membership in these organizations provided opportunities for fellowship, service and connection with other members of the community.
His involvement reflects the broad range of relationships he developed during his life.
For colleagues and fellow members of these organizations, his absence will be felt not only personally but also within the groups where he invested his time.
Remembering Chris’s Character
Perhaps the simplest description of Chris’s character comes from the obituary itself: he was remembered as someone who always had a smile and kind word for anyone he encountered.
That kind of everyday kindness can leave a lasting impression.
People may not remember every conversation they have throughout their lives, but they often remember how someone made them feel.
A friendly greeting, a willingness to help, a moment of encouragement or a simple act of generosity can become meaningful memories long after the moment has passed.
For Chris’s family and friends, those seemingly ordinary interactions may now carry special significance.
Christopher Abbott’s Family
Chris is survived by his mother, Linda Marie Abbott, his wife, Rickelle Leslie Abbott, and his son, Grey Christopher Abbott.
He is also survived by his brothers, Sean M. Abbott and his wife Danait, and Scott M. Abbott and his wife Leticia, as well as his parents-in-law, Rick and Velesa Stevens, brother-in-law Ryan P. Stevens, and six nieces and nephews.
His family now faces the difficult task of moving forward while carrying the memories of a husband, father, son, brother and uncle who played an important role in their lives.
Celebration of Life and Memorial Service
A celebration of life for Christopher Hunter Abbott Jr. is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Hagerstown Masonic Lodge.
Family and friends will be received from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with memories and special sharing scheduled for 3 p.m. A Masonic Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:45 p.m.
Interment will be private.
The family has requested that, instead of flowers, memorial donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, with donations directed to the Philadelphia location identified in the obituary.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home in Hagerstown.
A Legacy of Service and Kindness
Christopher Hunter Abbott Jr.’s life brought together many different interests and commitments.
He was an IT professional and business owner, a DJ and music enthusiast, an animal lover, a husband and father, and an active member of several community and fraternal organizations.
But perhaps the most lasting part of his legacy will be found in the people he helped.
His participation in food and clothing drives demonstrates that his concern for others extended beyond his immediate circle. His professional work allowed him to assist people with their technology needs, while his family and friends knew him through the personal relationships he built throughout his life.
These different parts of his life form a portrait of a man who remained connected to his community and the people around him.
Hagerstown Remembers Christopher Abbott
The passing of a longtime community member affects many different circles.
For Chris’s family, there is the deeply personal loss of a husband, father, son and brother.
For his friends, there are years of shared experiences and memories.
For members of the organizations in which he participated, there is the loss of a fellow member and friend.
And for people who encountered him through his business or community activities, there are memories of the kindness and assistance he provided.
Each of those relationships forms part of the larger story of his life.
Final Tribute
Christopher Hunter Abbott Jr. leaves behind a legacy shaped by family, service, kindness and community involvement.
From establishing his computer-repair business to supporting charitable drives, participating in fraternal organizations, enjoying music and caring deeply for his family and pets, Chris lived a life that touched many different people.
At the center of that life was his family, especially his wife of 20 years and his son, whom he regarded with immense pride.
As Hagerstown remembers Christopher, those who knew him can hold on to the moments they shared with him — the conversations, laughter, music, acts of kindness and time spent together.
His life may have ended on September 5, but the memories he created with the people around him will remain.
May Christopher Hunter Abbott Jr. rest in peace, and may his family, friends and community find comfort in the memories of the life he shared with them.
Funeral and memorial information in this article is based on the obituary published by Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home through Legacy.com. The family has announced a celebration of life and Masonic memorial service for September 20, 2026.