Christopher Rhyne

Christopher Rhyne, 58, entered into rest Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born in Charleston, SC to the late Linda and Clyde Rhyne. He was raised in Charleston and Sumter, SC before moving to Georgia in his 30s. He was a veteran of the US Army Airborne division. He worked many years as a police officer in South Carolina and Georgia. Christopher was a School Resource Officer for Burke County School system and worked as a civilian contractor in Iraq. He enjoyed poetry, hunting, being outdoors, raising chickens, and taking care of his three dogs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Liam Kitchens.

He is survived by two daughters, Rachel Knight (Nicholas) and Ariel Rhyne; six grandchildren; Nadia Parsad, Canelo Frias, Brayden Ray, Ethan Kitchens, Wesson Rhyne, and Logan Rhyne; a brother, Kenneth Rhyne (Araceli); a sister, Beth Best; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held 4:00pm Thursday, October 29 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sam Adkins officiating.

After the service, a repast will be held at Venue 720, 720 Shadrack St, Waynesboro, GA 30830.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531)

You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.