CHRISTOPHER RIDER

HOPE, Ark.—Christopher Richard Rider, 35, of Treasure Island, Fla., died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at his home. <br />Mr. Rider was born Aug. 30, 1973, in Hope. He was a musician. <br />Survivors include his parents, Richard and Susan Rider of Patmos, Ark., and Sue Dillon of Mesa, Ariz.; one brother, Derek Rider of Patmos; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Morgan and Matt Fox of Texarkana and Hayley and Jack Meshell of Bryant, Ark.; his grandmother, Phyllis Meserbey of Mesa; and a number of other relatives. <br />Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Cliff Johnson officiating. <br />Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. <br />Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. <br />Online registration is at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com. <br /> <br />