Champ Chester

Champ Clark Chester, age 83 of Milledgeville, GA passed away on Friday, December,5, 2008 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was born on February 13, 1925 in Laurens County, Dublin, GA, the son of the late Hansford David and Polly Thomas Chester. He married the love of his life, Lois (Mecham) Chester in July 1946 and have cherished their relationship and the life that they made together for the last 63 years. Mr. Chester served his country by joining the Marine Corp. The day after his 17th birthday on Feb 14, 1942. He served in Guam, New ‘Caledona, the Philippines, the Island of Tinian and Okinawa, and he was honorably discharged on October 5, 1945. After being discharged, he lived in Utah for a short time, he then moved to Macon where he joined the Macon Fire Department until his retirement in January 1989. He was also a master at hanging wallpaper and was one of the best.He served in many many capacities in his church, one of which was a Scout Master. He is survived by his wife Lois Mecham Chester of Milledgeville; four daughters Lynda (Jim) Armstrong of Charleston, SC, Paula (Robert) Truett of Macon, Jackie (Billy) Butler of Americus, and Michelle (Randy) Bingham of Dallas; son Dr. Champ Craig (Jen) Chester of Ellijay; sister Nancy Tucker of Macon, and 44 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents Hansford David and Polly Thomas Chester; four sisters Gladys Leach, Melba Peacock, Annella and Carmelia Chester; six brothers Herman, Earl, J.C. (Jake), Fred, Eddie, and Charles Chester. Even upon facing death, he remained positive, loving and kind to everyone that he knew and met. Funeral Services for Mr. Chester will be conducted on Monday December 8 at 11:30 from the chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Milledgeville, with Bro. Hugh Burke, Bro. James Deraney, and Bro. Russell Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Baldwin Memorial Gardens. The family will be at Williams Funeral Home to receive friends Sunday from 5-7 PM. Pallbearers for Mr. Chester will be Glen Eadie, Randy Bingham, Jake Bingham, Robert Truett, Paul Leach, Jessica Bingham, Whitney Bennett, and Jese Bennett. Honorary

Champ Chester

February 13, 1925 - December 5, 2008