Mr. Christopher Richard Rider, 35, of Treasure Island, Florida (Formerly of Hope, Patmos Community, Arkansas) passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at his home. He was born on August 30, 1973 in Hope, Arkansas to Richard Rider and Sue Dillon. He was a musician and band member. He was a graduate of Hope High School and attended S.A.U and the University of Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Fairrel and Dorothy Rider; and by his maternal grandfather, Darrell Dillon. HIS SURVIVORS INCLUDE: HIS FATHER: Richard Rider and Susan, Patmos, Arkansas. HIS MOTHER: Sue Dillon, Mesa, Arizona. ONE BROTHER: Derek Rider, Patmos, Arkansas. TWO SISTERS: Morgan Fox and Matt, Texarkana, Texas. Hayley Meshell and Jack, Bryant, Arkansas. Maternal Grandmother: Phyllis Meserbey, Mesa, Arizona. THREE NEPHEWS: Jackson, Hayden and Alex. MEMORIAL SERVICES will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel, Hope, Ark., with Rev. Cliff Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS: on Saturday, March 28, 2009, from 1:30 p.m. to service time at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. MEMORIALS: may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1942