Brice Christopher “Chris” Hadley, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13th, in Aurora, Colo.

He was born on May 20, 1945, to Dr. Calvin Brice and Ona Mae Hadley in Cassville, Mo.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughter, Brie (Troy); brother, Steve (Michelle); native son, Steve LaPointe and wife, Erlidawn Roy, and their children; and his beloved pup.

He grew up in Waynesville, Mo.

He received his degree in Business Administration from Drury College in Springfield, Mo. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and played basketball under the tutelage of Pistol Pete’s father.

After college, Chris moved to St. Louis, Mo., where he began his career supporting healthcare professionals in banking.

He was active in the Webster Hills United Methodist Church.

Chris moved to Colorado in 1995 and eventually settled in Kiowa with Carol. He was active in Cowboy Church and Men’s Bible Study.

He continued his work as a financial consultant through Hadley & Associates, offered outdoors experiences through Hadley Recreational Services, and served medical professionals through banking. He founded the Denver Medical Study Group in 2008 which engages medical professionals to learn and discuss the latest issues impacting the healthcare community. This educational opportunity continues today.

A funeral service will be held for Chris at Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Horan and McConaty Funeral Services, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO, 80014.

He will be laid to rest at 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 30, 2024 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville, Mo., with his parents and other family members. Brother Tony Ball will conduct the service. Arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association in memory of Chris.