Christopher Mark Pellham entered into the joy of his Lord on March 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy painted in the vibrant colors of his faith, family, and a relentless hope in things not yet seen.

Christopher’s true life’s passion was as a devoted dad whose happiest hours were spent elbow-deep in glitter, glue, and popsicle sticks. He understood that the most important “craft” was the hearts of his children. He didn’t just “do” arts and crafts with Luke, Olivia, and Paisley; he entered their worlds and created both art and moments with them. Pride in their smallest sketches was his greatest reward. None of which he ever tossed but kept as his forever treasures

His home was a sanctuary of unconditional love, shared with his loyal dogs, who were never far from his side.

Christopher was the visionary and the dreamer behind HOCL. As an entrepreneurial partner; he possessed the rare gift of seeing what could be rather than what was, meeting every setback with a resilient smile and a heart filled with “the evidence of things not seen.” He was the “big picture” man, the one who convinced everyone around him that the best was always yet to come.

Christopher also spent nearly a decade working side-by-side with his father, partnering on complex commercial business transactions.  As a third generation of Realtors to the Pellham name, Christopher thrived on creating lifelong business partnerships through relationship.

Driven by a deep desire to see others walk in the freedom of Christ, Christopher devoted his time to Living Free Ministries at James River Church. He was passionate about helping people prevent and overcome life-controlling issues, believing firmly that no failure of the “flesh” was too great for the redeeming power of God’s grace.

Christopher loved to fish. He started young with his PaPa and Dad going on many fishing adventures with just the three of them. He found a different kind of peace on the water, fueled by the thrill of the catch and the patient endurance required to land a big marlin—a testament to his strength, his persistence, and his love for the sport.

He leaves behind a legacy of hope that cannot be dimmed and a reminder that while our human strength may falter, the vision of a heart aligned with God remains forever.

He faced the future with a heart filled with hope, confident that the best was always yet to come in the Kingdom of Heaven.

He is survived by his beloved children, Luke Pellham (24), Olivia Doran-Pellham (22), and Paisley Pellham (11); his parents, Galen and Marleen Pellham; his two sisters, Amelia Pellham McAdams (Kevin), and Melanie Pellham; along with many cherished nieces, nephews, and even great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the Clark Chapel at James River Church South Campus in Ozark, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the fund: Children of Christopher Pellham using Venmo at ChildrenofChristopher Pellham | @ChildrenofChristopherPellham or in care of Arvest Bank, P.O. Box 789, Lowell, AR 72745.

Care has been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East.