Christoper Gaskill, 68, Leeton, Missouri passed peacefully at his home on February 24, 2026 surrounded by music, love and his family. Chris was born in Kokomo, IN to George Martin Gaskill and Elaine Ruth (Williams) Gaskill. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda J.(Lamb) Gaskill, brothers George M. Gaskill, Dan R. Gaskill, Patrick J. Gaskill, Gerard Gaskill and sister, Mary K Snyder, along with their spouses and children. Also surviving, mother in law Dee Lamb, sister in law Terry Young, brother in law Delbert Brookshier along with their spouses and children. He is also survived by the "Horseshoe Community", the BCR group, and many family and friends, both near and far,
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Timothy and John P. Gaskill, father in law Donald (Deedle) Lamb, sister in law Melodie J. Lamb, and many dear and true friends.
His early years in Kokomo consisted of baseball, bicycles, brothers and the neighborhood gang. He attended St. Patrick's, where he learned his education, values, kindness and faith. He attended Kokomo High and also completed a year of welding at Ivy Tech, all while honing his musical talents with best friend Sam and the band, the Straw Town Pike.
After a layoff at a factory, a friend suggested coming to Missouri where there was great bass and crappie fishing. Within a week he was employed at CMSU (UCM) and a new career of masonry and carpentry was born. He later worked in roofing, framing and settled into the plumbing industry. Talents he was always willing to share, when he could to help family and friends.
His musical gift, be it sitting around the porch or campfire, strumming on stage, or the State Fair, or just quietly for Linda and his pets, will be greatly missed and treasured by many.
Per his wishes, no services are planned. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. We ask that instead that each celebrate life. Call up an old friend, pet a cat, eat the ice cream, take a walk, throw in a line, feed the birds, play some music and hold that hug, just a few seconds longer.
