Willie Lee Christa

Willie Lee Christa, 82, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama. He was born on April 11, 1944 in Huntsville, Alabama. Willie loved NASCAR and SEC football, especially Alabama, he also enjoyed collecting NASCAR and Alabama football memorabilia. He loved all kinds of music but his favorite genre was blues. Willie also enjoyed going to the flea markets around Huntsville.

He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Francis Christa; and his brothers, Frank Gordon Christa, Robert Lee Christa, and Alvie Joe Christa.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Annie Sue Christa; his chilldren, Christopher Christa and Keith Christa; three grandsons, Caleb Christa, Joshua Christa, and Ryan Christa; three great-grandsons, Wyatt Christa, Memphis Christa, and Ollie Christa.

The family will begin receiving friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 6pm-8pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home. A chapel service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Johnson officiating. Burial will be held at Maple Hill cemetery following the service.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.