of Leslie, AR
April 9, 1952 - January 11, 2015
Cristo Thanasie Sarantos, age 62 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at his home. He was born in Midland, Michigan on April 09, 1952 to Alfred Johnson and Helen (Pickens) Johnson. Cristo was adopted by Nick Sarantos and Georgia (Clark) Sarantos.
Cris enjoyed restoring old vehicles and often did body repair work. He liked to spend his Monday and Friday nights watching wrestling on TV. He loved talking on his CB with his many buddies and most nights would find him chatting with them.
Cris is preceded in death by his parents; his adopted parents; and three brothers, Linioul Dale Johnson, Johnny Johnson and Rick Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Lenora Ellen (Spears) Sarantos; eight sons, Rocky Sarantos, Jeramie Sarantos and Adam Sarantos, all of Michigan, Jacob Spears of Florida, Leon Hopkins of Kentucky, Chris Hopkins of Oklahoma, Dusty Huffine and Travis Huffine , both of Kentucky; five daughters, Angela Burns of Michigan, Becky Powers of Kentucky, Amy McKinney of Tennessee, Heather Hopkins of Arkansas and Patricia Chapman of Kentucky; twenty-six grandchildren, plus 2 more on the way; sister, Mary Ann (Bob) Wolf of Ohio; brothers, William F. (LaDonna) Johnson of Michigan and Kenny (Donna) Moffat of Michigan; and a good friend ''Doc'' of Leslie, Arkansas.
Arrangements are by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Floyd Church in Midland, Michigan. Burial will be in Floyd Cemetery in Midland, Michigan. A local memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Oxley Baptist Church, Hwy 66, with Brother Norman Smith officiating.
Wish I could have at least met you
My condolencess go out to the immediate family his wife and kids.
Brothers,sister,neices and nephews for their loss. He was a very unique person he lost his sight , but the things he could see.. Your going to be missed.
Uncle Cris, Was good talking to you on the phone.Then stopped bye and seen you. You welcomed me with open arms. I cannot believe the last monthes. My dad (Rick) - your brother now your gone. They say god only takes the best miss you alot...
Cris, you are a true friend and that is for ever. We love you. Nana and Papa
we love you bub you will be greatly missed you will always be in are prays and thoughts you are big bubba and always will be
we love you bub you will be greatly missed you will always be in are prays and thoughts you are big bubba and always will be
You always brought a smile to my days! I will miss you!
Was good to talk to you on the phone after years. Got to see you when we was in Arkansas. God only knows why, life turns out like it does. My deepestest sympathy to your family. You will be dearly missed.. Lois,Ricky,Kayla,Bre,Elizabeth,Anthony.
We can't believe you're gone we love and miss you so much already wish we could have got to see u more than we did. Wish we could have one more time to tell you we love u...
Hey Dad, I love & miss you so much. But missing you is only the beginning.
I love nd miss u Cris so much
18 of the most Beautiful YRS.of my life.HONEY U WILL BE MISSED I LOVE U.
Honey I love &MISS u.we had 18 very Good and Happy years together it just was not long enough.I LOVE U. HONEY.
I love you Pops. I will miss you tremendously. Sorry I could not visit more. You will be missed dearly. Thank you for everything.
R.i.p. Cris love ya bro -Hoppy
I love you dad! You will be missed dearly. Fly high, Rebecca(tubby butt)