Chris Marriott, the father-of-two killed two days after Christmas when a car hit a group of people, was a member at City Church Sheffield. A man has been charged with his murder.
Chris, 46, had stopped to help an unconscious woman lying in the street and was providing first aid when the car hit him and other pedestrians. He was with his wife Bryony and his young children at the time.
In a statement, City Church Sheffield said: ‘We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Chris Marriott, one of the members of our church. He has been a loved and valued part of our community for a long time and his loss will be felt by many.
‘Chris died doing what so many will remember him for – helping others.’ The church asked for privacy for the family and church members during this time of grief.
The family also issued a statement saying: ‘The circumstances of his death, although tragic and unfathomable to us his family, show the sort of man he was - to go to help rather than to turn away.’
They described him as ‘a man of faith who wanted others to also experience the joy he had found trusting in Jesus. We take comfort in these most difficult of times in our belief that he is with his Lord and saviour, while we mourn his loss’.
Chris was previously a member at ChristCentral, Sheffield, where he had been on the staff team. In a statement following his death, the church said they were ‘deeply shocked’, adding: ‘This is an unbelievably awful situation and we are heartbroken for the family.
‘Please pray for them, for Chris’ wider family and friends, and for City Church Sheffield as they try to process this loss. May they all know God’s comfort and grace as they grieve and remember.’
Hassan Jhangur, a 23-year-old from Sheffield, has been charged with murder and five counts of attempted murder. A provisional date for the trial has been set for 15 July.
