Visitation: Friday, September 22, 2023
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
Service Time: 2:00 PM
Service Location: Silver Star Christian Church
7510 Silver Star Road
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Neville Oliver Christie, 101, of Orlando, departed this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Journey of Neville Oliver Christie, affectionately called “Pops, Papa” began in the quiet community of Bellwood, in the parish of St. Ann, Jamaica West Indies, on March 16th, 1922. His parents were the late Leila Blackwin and Sidney Christie. At an early age, Neville exhibited a very quiet disposition, very determined and focused. He carried these qualities to his adult life. Neville attained his Elementary education with excellence. His skills acquired in the Building and Construction Trade was gained through Apprenticeship.
In September 1955, Neville married the love of his life, the late Pearl Brodber. This happy union lasted over sixty (60) years producing six (6) children.
Nevillie’s professional life in Jamaica focused on the building of houses, which he enjoyed. It can be said without a doubt, he was a Professional Builder. Because of Nevillie’s fastidiousness, diligence, and devotion, his craftsmanship and attention to details, he was one of the most recommended and sought after Building Contractors in the Northern areas of Jamaica. Neville was also responsible for apprenticeship, training, and the tutelage of some of the top builders in the greater Ocho Rios area. While visiting Jamaica, Neville (Pops) will often proudly identify landmark buildings that he constructed many, many years ago,
Desiring to experience a new life, Neville (Pops), and his family, migrated to the United States of America on May 1980. Here, he was employed for a short time, but spent most of his life taking care of his grandchildren. This included walking them to and from school daily, cooking them porridge. making fried dumplings for them (as he made the best fried dumplings) and watching over them at home in Queens New York.
Neville enjoyed the games of Cricket and Baseball. His favorite Baseball Teams were the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets. He would often be up late at night watching these games to their completion. He would also have front row seat daily watching Jeopardy and The Wheel of Fortune Television Shows. He also enjoyed gardening, and could often be found in his garden tending his plants,
Neville was a deeply religious man, who lived God’s Love. His belief was everything in life happens when it should. Many stories have often been told of Nevillie’s humility, his calmness and generousity to others. He was an inspiration and role model to many and was greatly admired. The impact of Neville’s (Pops) life is more than a living legacy and will be felt for many years to come. To him, Faith and family were paramount. He loved the Lord, and demonstrated a spirit of humility, meekness, with the highest level of steadfastness, throughout his life as he preaches and lives the importance of time.
Neville Oliver Christie lived a memorable life – 101 years 5 months, 16 days. His cheerful smile along with his laughter was contagious and will always be remembered. He was a “wonderful” and altruistic patriarch, who loved, and adored his family and friends.
Left to cherish the Legacy of Neville’s, (Pops), life are his children, Rittinella, -Cecil Prince, Carole, – Errol Shrouder, Everton, Durlon, -Valerie Christie Dione, Oral, – Ornell Christie and Otis – Sharmaine Christie. Loving Grandfather to Ann-Marie, Aldean, Shane, Ava, Theana, Nicole, Malikh, Cleopatria, Kennedie, Kareif, Kelon, Omari, Malikah, Kofi, Taariq, Taahir, Trey, Toia; Loving Great-Grandfather to Quinn, Destiny, Derien, Jordan, Aleni. Faithful brother to Emily –Lambert Francis and Joan, Brother-in-Law; Uncle to many nieces and nephews; and a host of other Family and friends.
Pops will surely be missed. Rest in peace King!
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 2:00 PM at Silver Star Christian Church, 7510 Silver Star Road, Orlando. Final services and burial will take place under the direction of Delapenha’s Funeral Services, St. Ann, Jamaica, WI.
35 Comments
Rest in peace uncle Neville 😭 from nephew Russell levers in Jamaica prayers for the family!!! My deepest condolences ok.
Rest in peace Uncle Neville….. We will always cherish the wonderful memories of you from over the many years….. You will be surely missed
So sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to your family. Pops has left an amazing family to continue his legacy. May he rest in peace.
Rest well, my dear uncle Neville. Yours was an outstanding innings. I am sad, but satisfied. We will cherish the memories.
My most sincere sympathy and condolences to Oral Christie this family. What a life your father lived.
Rest easy grandpa. Im going to miss you so much.
It was a great pleasure knowing brother Christie and his family. He and his wife were my patients for years when I did House Calls. He had a very positive attitude and I think this contributed to his longevity. He was kind, helpful and had a great sense of humor. He was very loved and well supported by his family. I will miss his great advice on plants.. May he rest in peace. 🙏🌹
Mr. Neville was one of the most honorable person I’ve ever known. There was never a negative word or thought in his mind for anyone especially his family members.
A loving grandpa that they will cherish for the rest of their lives.
He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Rest in Paradise Grandpa you’re going to be missed.
Oral and the Christie family – my family’s prayers are with you and yours.
My Conolences…RIP Uncle Neville…
My condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Neville. My prayers are with you all. Rest in peace my friend always in our heart.
Uncle Neville was a champion I never see him sad always smiling
He was a glory carrier
Condolence to you and the family may his soul rest in peace
Condolences to the Chiistie’s family, coming from the Costley’s family. Your family was our customers. May your soul rest in peace ✌️.
My deepest condolences to the family. Mr.Christie was a light and extraordinary man who I had the honor of planning/celebrating his 100th Birthday. May God keep and protect the family. Rest peacefully Mr.Christie.
Dear Pops:
Your life is a celebration because of the memories you have left with me. Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concern, and your unconditional love. I will miss your many stories and your smiles . You were a gentle giant, who stool tall to the end. Thank God I was privileged to enjoy your last day on this earth with you, with your laughs and a joke or two. You slept away just the way you wanted.
I will be forever grateful and thankful to God that you are my father. Love you Pops. We will miss you – Carole, Lenny, Nicole, Malikh Shrouder
It’s with gratitude to God that we celebrate uncle Neville’s life, a life well lived and honoring to God. He was always even keel, no hurrying, no worrying, no fuss, always optimistic. He had such a warm personality, always smiling. We were truly blessed to have him as our uncle. The One who loved him best has called him into His presence to be at rest. Praying for the family that the peace of God will reign in your hearts❤️🙏🏽
I will miss you, Grandpa! I thank God, I had the blessing of being your granddaughter. I will always have good memories of the summers I spent with you and Grandma.
All the wonderful character traits mentioned about Mr. Neville I echo. He was a peaceful, quiet man in my district as a neighbor. He was not in any mix-up because he looked after his own business. He has left a legacy for others to follow. I am glad I knew Mr. Neville, and look forward to meeting him in the Kingdom of heaven. I pray that the family will seek comfort in the life he lived.
You have my sincerest condolences for your loss. It is evident that he is well-loved, and that he touched many hearts throughout his lifetime, and brought joy and happiness to those he met. May he rest in eternal peace.
Pops was a gentle giant!
In the hall of fame, he batted like Gary Sobers.
A centurion! Wow! Wow!
We’ll forever cherish the fond memories.
To the entire Christie’s family, the LORD JESUS will comfort and strengthen you.
Amen.
R. I. P. Pops
My condolences to the Christie’s family!! Aww Mr Christie we will miss you and praying for comfort to the children and family! The Lord Jesus is your Rock!! God bless you all!!🙏🏾🫶🏽
To Christie Family , Mr. Neville was a Great, Loving, Caring and Kind Man. Knowing him was having a great person for a Father,Grandfather,Great Grandfather,Uncle and a Thoughtful Brother-in-Law for many years. It’s with great sadness to me and the rest of the Brodber family, I convey my Deepest Sympathy to the Christie Family. Rest in Peace Mr Neville till we meet again.🙏🏿😇❤️
Papa,
You have lived and shared your inspiring life so generously and with such grace. Now it’s time to say my final farewell to the best Papa. At this difficult time and beyond, I’ll treasure our memories, the tears , the laughter, the joy, and the honor of being your daughter. Rest in Peace. With all my Love.
Dione
Mr. Christie, affectionately known to us as “Pops”, we have known you for many years through your daughter Carole. You have shared many delightful conversations and meaningful insights on life. In our eyes, you have always been a respectable and kind man that maintained a calm attitude whenever we see you. Now, we will take the memories you left us. May you rest peacefully in heaven.
RIP Pops, you were a gentle giant. Always happy to hear my voice or see me. I will miss hearing, “wait, a Nell dat”?” See you again when our loving lord returns to take us home. Love to the family.❤️🙏
Grandpa,
I honor you with your flowers 💐💐💐
My fondest memory is walking with you around your garden and talking about the beautiful plants you’ve grown. Why they grow so well on one side of the yard versus another. My takeaway – your environment matters. A seed will grow with the right resources. You gave me seeds from your marygold plant that day and I cherished what eventually was my own marygold plant. I smile knowing I have a little piece of you with me.
Your legacy will live on forever grandpa. I am who I am because of your sacrifices and wildest dreams. Thank you for your presence near and far. Thank you for your unconditional love.
Your smile and laugh are etched in my memory forever – and for that I am grateful. I am at peace knowing how beautiful of a life you lived, and that you now get to spend eternity with grandma.
RIP
Love you always,
Malikah
Our deepest condolences to the Christie family. For the many times we’ve had the pleasure of interacting with Mr. Christie he was always pleasant, quietly observant and calm. We can recall always being met with a warm inviting smile. Our hearts and prayers goes out to the Christie family, May he rest in heavenly peace.
May fond memories of Pops brings comfort and peace during this difficult time. 🙏 No more “hello” delivered by Dione.
Rest in paradise Pops.
Christie Family, my thoughts prayers and love are with you on this difficult day. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
Grandad,
Thank you for the pleasant childhood memories and the memories we’ve developed into my manhood. Your principles live on in message and in practice. You have done good work Sir. You have lived a life that was long and strong, while setting the example along the way. I am proud to be one of your Grandchildren. You have earned your rest in peace.
Love,
Omari Christie
I have many fond recollections of visits to the Christie’s home in Jamaica and of Mr. Christie’s warm reception. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met. May his soul rest in peace.
Louraine (Taffy)
Uncle Neville, rest in peace. I enjoyed my youth growing up around you and the family. It was the most cherished times of my up bringing. You will be remembered for the kind and loving person you were and as the family patriarch, someone who could be counted on time after time. We will miss you dearly along with Aunt Pearl. With love, Craig
Oral Christie and family. Whom I have known for many many years. Please accept my condolences as I wish you all Gods grace and blessings at this time.
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