Christopher M. King

YOUNGSTOWN - Christopher M. King, 31, died on June 23, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on August 27, 1993, in Youngstown, Ohio. 

Christopher was the proud owner and skilled auto body painter at Kings Auto Body. Christopher had a love for muscle cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles; his enthusiasm for everything that could go fast was evident in his personal projects, which even included a souped-up lawnmower. His infectious sense of humor brought joy to those around him. 

Christopher is survived by his cherished wife, Britteny King, whom he married on March 23, 2025, and with whom he has been dating since they were 16 years of age.; his mother, Jennifer Hostutler; father, Edwyn Hostutler; his two sons, Christopher Anthony King and Carter Michael King; brothers, Jeff King, Nick King, and Joe Ryan; step siblings, Edwyn, Courtney, and Shayna; grandmother, Carol Ryan; and niece, Eliana Ryan.

Christopher was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Ryan. 

Calling hours will be held at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 11:00 AM to noon. Burial will follow at Brunstetter Cemetery in Austintown.

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