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Dr. George Henry Christian

  • November 19, 1941 - November 30, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“Arlie and Family---We are so sorry to hear that we have lost our old Tennessee friend to a much better place where the grass is always green and the...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Red&Pat Best - Merritt Island, FL

“I was very saddened to hear about Dr. Christian's passing. I worked with him for many years in the billing department of both DePaul Radiologists...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Susan Harris - Virginia Beach, VA

“Dear Kevin, and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Having lost my own father and father-in-law, I know how difficult it is. ...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Tom Thygesen - Fort Belvoir, VA

“My memory of Dr. Christian is that of comedian. He was always one with a joke and kept you smiling never letting on how ill he may have felt. May...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Geneva Walker-Washington - VA

“I worked with Dr. Christian as a mammographer and any day he worked was a good day. His extraordinary sense of humor brightened the way and simply...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Elizabeth Partin - Virginia Beach, VA

“I have worked at Sentara Leigh as an Xray tech for many years and always enjoyed working with Dr. Christian. He made us laugh all the time; his sense...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Kim Mountain - Va Beach, VA

“Arlie, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Evelyn & Jim Danico - Chesapeake, VA

“Hello, I was an Xray Tech @ Sentara Leigh hospital. Dr. Christian was ALWAYS such a pleasure to work with! I knew it was going to be a good day if...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Christy LaCosa - Baden, PA

“a good man, a good radiologist, and a fellow commadore. ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Felix A Hughes III MD - va beach, VA

“We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Arlie and her family for their loss. George was always a good neighbor and seemed to be always in a good...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Bob & Myrle Greissinger - VA

“Dr. Christian always took to the time to interact with the radiography students and the students greatly appreciated his willingness to do so. We at...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Ellyn Hodgis, TCC Prof - VA

“To George, A good neighbor and friend who loved life and proved that a sense of responsibility and a good sense of humor are a wonderful combination...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Bob and Marianne Scott - VA

“George was a wonderful man who will me missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Eric & Amanda Rivard ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Amanda Rivard - Chesapeake, VA

“GHC was a great man, husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend. You will be missed by all... Love, Lauren, Owen & Brian ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Lauren Christian - Virginia Beach, VA


Dr. George Henry Christian, 70, died Nov. 30, 2011, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Born in Knoxville, TN, Nov. 19, 1941, he was the son of Henry Smith Christian, M.D., and Mae Hall Christian. George grew up in Knoxville and graduated from Fulton High School in 1959 and from Vanderbilt University in 1962 with a degree in Chemistry. He then moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University School of Medicine where he graduated in 1966. He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology with a fellowship in vascular radiology at Philadelphia General Hospital. Following his residency, he joined the United States Air Force in 1970. Serving as only one of two vascular radiologists in the Air Force at the time, he was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, attaining the rank of Major. After his military service, he practiced medicine in Madison, WI and relocated to Virginia Beach, VA in 1974 and retired in 2006. He served as a clinical adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and as Assistant Professor of Radiology at the Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition, he also served as the Chair of the Dept. of Radiology at Sentara hospitals in Virginia Beach and Norfolk and served as the President and Vice-President of the Norfolk Academy of Medicine. Throughout his life, George coached youth soccer and basketball. He was a devoted family man who spent countless hours with his four children at their sporting and school functions. His colleagues respected George for his work ethic, knowledge, commitment, and humor. George found great joy in golf and was a member of Greenbrier Country Club in Chesapeake, VA. After retirement George and his wife, Arlie, travelled the world and spent much of their time enjoying their children and grandchildren. George leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Arlie; his daughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn and Mark Sickels; his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Claudia Christian; his daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Andrew Harvin; his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Lauren Christian; his sister, Rebecca Elizabeth Lawrence; sister-in-laws, Ann and Martha Hamberger; his seven granddaughters, Morgan and Abby Sickels, Samantha, Victoria and Juliana Christian, Corinne and Caralyn Harvin; and his grandson, Owen George Christian; along with numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. The burial will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 and Susan C. Komen For The Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.