of Batesville, AR
August 10, 1970 - February 13, 2026
Christopher England Tebbetts, 55, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.
He was born August 10, 1970, in Batesville to Terrell and Diane (Ott) Tebbetts.
Christopher was an honor graduate of Batesville High School and was a member of the Beta Club. He was a long time member of the Arkansas Governors Developmental Disabilities Council.
Survivors include his parents, Terrell and Diane Tebbetts of Batesville; one brother, Gregory (Stacy) Tebbetts of Batesville; one sister, Nell Tebbetts of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; one nephew, Louis Tebbetts of Batesville; two nieces, Celia Tebbetts of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Kaylee Hawk (Hunter) of Batesville; one uncle, George Tebbetts (Phyllis) of Bryant, and three aunts, Natalie Tebbetts (Dave Miller) of Cordova, Tennessee and Elizabeth Sweazy (Ken) of Aurora, Colorado, and Priscilla Tebbetts of Little Rock, and many loving cousins. Jerry and Joan McElroy were caregivers for Christopher for many years.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, England and Natalie Tebbetts, and Earl and Joan Ott, and his uncles, John Tebbetts and Robert Tebbetts.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Batesville First United Methodist Church.
A visitation will be held in the church parlor one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to the Batesville First United Methodist Church, 615 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501, the United Cerebral Palsy, 1817 Woodsprings Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401, or to the Easterseals Society, 141 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1400A, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
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9 Condolence(s)
Dr. John scheel
Monday, February 16, 2026
I loved working with you at the Lighthouse Christian Academy in Beebe.
It was also my privilege to baptize him in Jesus Name during a tent revival in Beebe.
Laura Martin
Monday, February 16, 2026
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family .
Deborah Fulbright
Monday, February 16, 2026
I am sending prayers and condolences in this time of sadness and grief. Christopher was a courageous man who overcame difficulties with purpose. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort.
Alisa Hook Spence
Monday, February 16, 2026
Heaven has gained the angel we had in Earth. Be free and healed my friend. ❤️
My sincerest prayers and condolences to Dr and Mrs Tebbetts and all of the family. God be with you.
Jennifer Ronayne Hidy
Monday, February 16, 2026
Diane and Terrell,
I'm so sorry the hear of Christopher's passing. He was always a joy to be around. Sending you love, hugs and prayers.
Lacey Crawford
Monday, February 16, 2026
Chris, even though it was for a short time, I am thankful I got to know you! I hope Heaven is full of thrifting trips and Fox News.
Praying for the Tebbetts Family during this time.
Abby and Roger Barker
Monday, February 16, 2026
We are sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your mourning.
Greyling Davies
Monday, February 16, 2026
It breaks my hart to hear this.Prayers for all.
Johnny and Starr Kent
Monday, February 16, 2026
For your lost, we are greatly saddened. For your memories, we are eternally thankful. May the Holy Spirit continue to abide with you in your time of grief. God's blessings be with your family.