SHUMAKER, Christopher Todd, 40, went to be with the Lord January 11, 2013, in Gloucester, Virginia. Family and friends may be received at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 16. A memorial service will be held at Bennett Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 17. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Farmville, Va. Mr. Shumaker was born on October 26, 1972, in Richmond, Va. He is survived by his wife, Laura; and his parents, Janice and Kenneth Harris and Garnett and Sandra Shumaker. Chris was a graduate of Longwood University, where he met his wife, Laura. Both spent 11 months living in Paris, where they were married in the presence of family and friends on May 22, 1999. They shared a love of the water and traveling, and often found time to combine these two passions - constantly creating new memories and experiencing life to the fullest. Chris was a hard worker and had a broad spectrum of talents. He possessed a degree in business, was fluent in French, a brother of the Masonic Order, an avid sailor, and a craftsman with his hands. A real people-person, he excelled at interacting with people of all levels, cultures, and backgrounds. He found joy in the company of family, friends, and the opportunity to meet new people. Chris was a loving husband, a loyal friend, a beloved family member, and was always there for others. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation honoring Lucy Harris, Chris's grandmother.