Victor Christian Jr., 89, of Lexington, Virginia died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 11, 2018 after a brief illness.

He was born in McDowell County, West Virginia to his parents, Victor and Pearl Christian.

He was a graduate of Richlands High School, attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and graduated from Georgia State University.

He served proudly in the U. S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War.

Victor was a life-long church member and sang in church choirs for more than 60 years.

Survivors include his wife, Melba Asbury; two daughters, Sarah Christian (Paula Curl), and Lisa Beaty (Frank); one granddaughter, Margretta Quesnel (Alexandre); one grandson, Frank Beaty IV; one brother, Phillip Christian; and one sister, Carol Burress. His survivors also include his stepchildren, Deborah Ellis, Bruce Heaps, Emily (Mike) Higgins, and Fred Asbury (Patti). He is also survived by several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren (most notably Claire and Sammy Jones).

He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Jane S. Christian, and his wife of six years, BettyAnn Heaps; three sisters, June Christian, Mary Huckleberry, and Violet Hampton; and one brother, Allen Christian.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. The Rev. Patrick Lanaghan will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice or Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church.