Christopher Lively, 48, of Cushman, died Sept. 6, 2021.
He was born April 10, 1973, in Batesville to Bernard Harlan Lively and Geneva (James) Lively.
Christopher was a former firefighter at Cushman Volunteer Fire Department, where he worked for 20 years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and tinkering in his shop.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 28 years, Michelle (Wheeler) Lively of the home; two sons, Christopher Thorne of Jonesboro and Devin Thorne of Batesville; one daughter, Blaire Lively of Desha; two brothers, Shane Lively (Julie) of Melbourne and Todd Lively of Cushman; father-in-law, James Wheeler; brother-in-law, Jeff Wheeler (Shylo); one grandchild, Alissandria Garcia; and six nephews, Lane, Ethen, Noah, Jaden, Nikko, and Thaylan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, two aunts, one nephew, and mother-in-law, Cathy Wheeler.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
