Christopher Lee “Ander” Howard, born on October 23rd, 1979, passed away on April 30th, 2022 at Augusta University Medical Center.
Chris graduated from A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School in 1997. For all of his life, Chris held a love for learning. After high school, he obtained over 200 credit hours of college courses at Augusta State University with a particular focus on biology and physics – all of this while also working as a teaching assistant and videographer for Public Relations.
In addition to education and learning, Chris was an avid reader, book collector, and enjoyer of virtual and tabletop games. He was also mechanically inclined and enjoyed tinkering with electronics and assembling computers. Christopher was a lover of animals, and assisted in the rescue and raising of numerous animals throughout his life.
He married his high school sweetheart, Heather Hopkins, in 2006. Chris was always willing to listen to a friend in need, and was an appreciative and thankful person in all his dealings.
Chris leaves behind his wife of 17 years, Heather, his sister Lilith Pemberton, and brother-in-law Jacob Pemberton. In addition to family, he leaves behind dear friends John Owens, Jason and Melissa Garcia, and his dog Becca . Chris will be remembered in a private ceremony, and in lieu of flowers or other physical gifts, please consider donating your time or money instead to your local animal shelter.
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Tom Colbert
Chris was one of my students in physics from way back when here at Augusta State University. I know Chris had some troubles starting during his time as a student, but he also was able to get past that and shine through it all–making it clear to anyone that took the time to know him, that he was a deep thinker and had a deep spirit.
As such, Chris made my life better as a professor. He is one of the people that I remember with highest regard throughout my own career. I recall having those deep discussions with Chris on the meaning of this or that— I’m better off for having known him. I hope his family knows that Chris made many positive impacts!
Chris "Zougar" H
I am so thankful for the years I got to play with and get to know Chris. Another player invited me to the vanilla WoW guild once upon a time but Chris, John, and Heather made me feel welcome. I will always cherish the countless hours of quality time we had with one another across the country that led to delightful in person vacations, several amazing DragonCon weekends, and even a month living in the spare room with our cats for my wife’s hands on learning rotation in the city. My life is better for Chris being a part of it. I am grateful and miss him.
Sally Gray
Heather I am shocked to hear this news. Chris Howard will be greatly missed. He had such a tender spirit. I know you are felling a great loss. Please know my heart goes out to you. Love
Lisa "Vyxxee"
I am still reeling from this sad news. I knew Chris from our times together playing the online game, World of Warcraft. Chris was the guild leader and someone I truly looked up to & respected immensely for the way he always handled every crazy situation that came up back in those days with style, grace, & patience.
I will never forget all the amazingly fun times I had with Chris, Heather, and John back in those days–things like our epic weekly WSG Saturday afternoon games, ZG, Kara, & AQ20 guild runs, all the laughs, the camaraderie of late night guild chats and yes, even the occasional ‘drama’. Honestly, all of those times were some of my best & most treasured memories & Chris was a big part of that. My deepest & most heartfelt condolences to all the people he left behind. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through right now. Stay strong.
I will miss you, Chris. The world has lost a little more of its light with your departure. /salute