FAYETTEVILLE - Christopher "Chris" Hartsock, 48 of Fayetteville, NC peacefully passed away at Cape Fear Valley hospital on August 17, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Bud Hartsock and Ellen L. Hartsock; nephew, Bradley Hartsock and Uncle Jack Gompers.

He is survived by his wife, Ivy Hartsock and daughter, Alex Hartsock; brothers, Michael Hartsock, Robert Hartsock, Alfred Hartsock and wife, Tina, all of Maryland; Aunt Shirley and Uncle Lonnie Bowman of Aberdeen, MD, and Uncle Roger Gompers of Mooresville, NC; He is also survived by several nieces, and nephews; his beloved bulldogs Stewie, and Elvis; and best friends, Noah Steere and Will Neilson.

Chris grew up in Aberdeen, MD and attended Aberdeen High school and graduated in 1984. He then began his journey in the military by joining the Army at age 18, as a Combat Engineer. He attended the Special Forces Qualification Course and then joined Special Forces,1st Group. He served many tours over seas in Afghanistan, Iraq, Asia, and Europe. He retired in March 2006. He was employeed by CACI, as a Vehicle Optics Sensor System OP Lead.

Chris was a very dedicated person to his career. He enjoyed hanging with friends at Bubba's, riding his Harley, his Classic Chevy Nova, and if you know Chris his "BRO's" meant everything to him. He would frequent Maryland to visit his parents and brothers as much as possible.

Arrangements are as follows, and all will be held at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home 545 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301. A viewing will be held on Saturday August 27, 2016, from Noon to 4 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm, and all welcome at both times. A final viewing will be held from 10-11 am on Sunday, August 28, 2016. A Memorial Service to immediately follow in Jernigan Warren Chapel.