Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Fax 260 726-7172

Christopher L. Southworth, age 45, of Portland passed away on Saturday October 1, 2022 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Bluffton on November 28, 1976 the son of Jay Southworth and Wanda Anderson Southworth.  He had worked at MSSL in Portland. Christopher was a 1996 graduate of Jay County High School and attended Vincennes University.  He enjoyed drawing.

Surviving are two sons Elijah and Jonah Southworth both of Portland, his parents Jay Southworth of Pennville, his mother Wanda Southworth (companion Timothy Hutson) of Bryant, his former wife Kaela Southworth of Portland, one brother Shawn Southworth (wife Desiree) of Bryant, two sisters Amy Southworth of Celina and Jennifer Hough (husband Nat) of Berne and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday October 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Francis LeMaster presiding.  Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.  Memorials can be directed to the funeral home to help with expenses.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com