Jess "Chris" W. Stith, age 56, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 30, 2011. Born October 16, 1954 in Columbus, to the late Jack Stith and Norma Jean Newman. Proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War. Survived by wife of 16 years, Saprina; children, Jessica and John Stith; siblings, Jack Stith, Julie Stith and Jennifer Weil; beloved pets, Dusty, Akasha, and Midnight; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St. in Columbus from 5 until time of memorial service at 7 p.m. Pastor Doug Bryan officiating. Previous Events Visitation JUL 7. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Memorial Service JUL 7. 7:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map