Christopher David Faw, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Wednesday,<\/p>\n
September 23, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital Main\u2013Charlotte.<\/p>\n
Chris Faw was born on March 13, 1962, in Greenville, South Carolina, the middle son of<\/p>\n
Shirley Chapman Faw and the late Stanley Virgil Faw. The family moved to North Carolina<\/p>\n
when Chris was young, where he grew up in the Charlotte area. He attended Independence<\/p>\n
High School before continuing his education at Western Carolina University, where he got<\/p>\n
his start in the broadcast industry as general manager for WWCU-FM and served as on-air<\/p>\n
talent for the student-run radio station.<\/p>\n
In high school, Chris met the love of his life, Cathy, and they married in 1984. After their<\/p>\n
children were born, Chris and Cathy settled in Harrisburg, North Carolina, nearly 35 years<\/p>\n
ago to raise their son, Taylor, and daughter, Kelby. From the moment they moved, the town<\/p>\n
became deeply woven into their lives.<\/p>\n
Chris built a distinguished career in the media industry, working for Charter Communications<\/p>\n
(Spectrum’s parent company) for more than 30 years before retiring as Senior Vice<\/p>\n
President of Operations. During his career, he was awarded a Technical Emmy for<\/p>\n
innovation in advertising, held a U.S. patent, and was inducted into the CableFax Hall of<\/p>\n
Fame. Following his retirement, he continued his work as a media consultant. His<\/p>\n
professional achievements reflected a commitment to excellence and forward-thinking vision<\/p>\n
that influenced the field long after his departure.<\/p>\n
Chris’s passion for community service began with the Harrisburg Parks and Recreation<\/p>\n
Advisory Board, where he volunteered at various Parks and Recreation events. He and<\/p>\n
Cathy were founding members of the Harrisburg YMCA. His dedication to public service led<\/p>\n
to his election to the Harrisburg Town Council in 2023, where he remained actively engaged<\/p>\n
in conversations about parks and recreation programs, planning, and the future of<\/p>\n
Harrisburg.<\/p>\n
In 2023, Chris made a $100,000 gift and pledge to Western Carolina University to create<\/p>\n
two new annual scholarships in support of future students in the communications program, a<\/p>\n
meaningful return to the institution where his career began.<\/p>\n
And yet, Chris’s proudest accomplishment was being a father and grandfather. To his three<\/p>\n
beloved grandchildren\u2014Abigail, Blake, and Oliver\u2014he was lovingly known as “Luda.” His<\/p>\n
legacy of personal and professional growth touched everyone who knew him.<\/p>\n
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Faw of Harrisburg, NC; son, Taylor (Melanie) Faw;<\/p>\n
daughter, Kelby (Dale) Smith; grandchildren, Abigail, Blake, and Oliver; and brothers,<\/p>\n
Alan and Barry Faw.<\/p>\n
A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the<\/p>\n
Harrisburg YMCA, where he and Cathy were founding members.<\/p>\n
5055 Z-Max Blvd Harrisburg NC 28075<\/p>\n
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Carolina University<\/p>\n
Foundation<\/p>\n
[https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/campaigns\/82705\/donations\/new?a=13616178] or the<\/p>\n
Humane Society of Concord & Greater Cabarrus County<\/p>\n
[https:\/\/humanesocietyofconcord.org\/donations-%26-sponsorships]<\/p>\n
Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Faw family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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