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Huntington Beach resident Christopher Laurie, son of Pastor Greg and Cathe Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, died this morning in a car accident in Riverside County, according to a statement released by the church.

Christopher Laurie, 33, was a graphic artist who has spent the last three years as the church’s art director.

His father, Greg, founded Harvest Christian Fellowship in 1979; it has since grown to become one of the largest churches in the country, and is best known for the annual Harvest Crusades it stages around the country. The next local Harvest Crusade is slated for Aug. 15 to 17 at Angel Stadium.

A person identified as Justine posted this comment on Greg Laurie’s blog today: “Every time [Christopher] came into the Web office, he would just put a smile on our faces and make us laugh. You could tell he had Greg’s sense of humor! He was a genuine guy with a great laugh, alot of creativity, alot of passion and a joy to be around. Im so glad I got to just be able to know him and work around him. I know that he was such a blessing to you guys.”

Christopher Laurie is survived by his wife, Brittany, and daughter, Stella. Brittany Laurie is expecting another daughter in November.

Information on memorial plans will be posted at www.harvest.org as details become available.