Mr. Christopher (Beef) Patel age 28 of Maxton was born August 30, 1994, to Roger Patel and Diana Cummings in Robeson County. He entered into eternity on Monday January 09, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Wayman Cummings, one brother, Two Six Skywalker (Andre), one sister, Alfreda Brewer, paternal grandfather, Gary Patel of India.

Christopher enjoyed life, especially spending time with his family. He enjoyed playing video games with his brothers and nephews. He loved listening to music; He enjoyed making everyone he knew laugh. He was the life of every family event. He had his own fashion, loved swagging, and shoes as well. He loved to swim and always wanted to be in some water.

Christopher leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Christopher Patel Jr, his mother and father Diana Cummings (Bam) and Roger Patel, stepfather, Christopher Lowery, maternal grandmother, Mary B. Cummings, second father and mother, Garland and Maggie Bullard; four brothers, Patrick Cummings (Chrissy) of Red Springs, North Carolina; O'Bryant Williams (Chanda) of Red Springs, North Carolina; Malichi Bullard and Dillion Bullard of Maxton, North Carolina; two sisters, Amanda Lee (William) of Maxton, North Carolina; Shannon Lowery of Raeford, North Carolina; A host of nieces, nephews, two special uncles, Herman Cummings and James Bullard. A host of other relatives and friends.