John Neil CHESTER

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John Neil Chester, son of Raymond A. and Helen M. McCluskey Chester, was born August 20, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan. He departed this life Saturday, November 8, 2008 in the Dove Senior Citizen Home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of fifty-five years two months, and eighteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Kelly Chester Demarc. John is survived by two sons, and a grandson; three brothers; several nieces and nephews.; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from East Detroit High School. He entered the military as a young man and faithfully served his country in the United States Army from January 6, 1975 until January 31, 1995. He attended engineering training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and served two tours of duty in Germany and two in Korea. After retiring from the Army as an Engineer instructor with the rank of Staff Sergeant, he made his home in the Lebanon area, where he worked for Marathon Electric for five years. John had made his profession of belief in Christ and followed a non-denominational faith. In his spare time he greatly enjoyed watching baseball games, and collected baseball cards. He had an appreciation for classic cars and owned a 192 Pontiac Chieftan. He loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson. John was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted family man, a patriotic citizen, and a kind and caring friend.
Graveside services will be held at 2:200 pm on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be Wednesday evening 7-8:30 pm at the Funeral home under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri. A memorial has been established to the Curry Cancer Center. Donation may be made through the funeral home.

Source: Lebanon (M)) Daily Record, 8 Nov 2008)