Christopher Lee Hales, 45, passed away September 12, 2024. Born July 18, 1979, in Wilson, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Lether Charles "LC" Hales and Cindy Earp Rowland. Chris loved to bowl and play video games. He was very proud of his garden and enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor. Chris also enjoyed playing golf with his friends. One of his favorite things to do was go to the beach with his family.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Parrish Funeral Home from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Parrish Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Evans-McKeel Cemetery.

Chris is survived by his mother, Cindy Earp Rowland; daughter, Lola Rose Hales; brother, James Wesley Hales; sister, Ashley Nicole Gondek; nieces and nephews, Kandice Hales, Jeice Hales, and Cynthia Hales.