Bill Chesser, 86, of Brownwood, passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Abilene.
He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Billy Jack Chesser was born March 17, 1930 in Brownwood, the son of Neal and Nell Sellman Chesser.
He was a 1947 graduate of Brownwood High School. He served his country in Japan during the Korean War in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. For his service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
On Aug. 28, 1964, he married Margaret Anne Lees at St. John's Episcopal Church in Brownwood. He was married to Margaret for 50 years until her death in 2014.
He worked for the United States Post Office from 1960 until his retirement in 1990. He was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church of Brownwood for over 80 years. He was a proud member of the United Methodist Men and the Upper Room Bible Class. He was a member of the American Legion Post 196. He loved spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing, especially with his children and grandchildren. His kindness, generosity and love will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his two sons; Pat Chesser and wife Vickie, and Chuck Chesser and wife Stephanie, all of Brownwood; six grandchildren, Taylor Chesser of Dallas, and Tristan, Madison, Sydney, Justin, and Kylie Chesser, all of Brownwood; one great-grandchild, Caroline Chesser of Dallas; a sister, Nancy Stewart of Early; and numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents; wife; and brothers, John Chesser, Donald Chesser and Wayne Chesser.
He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Billy Jack Chesser was born March 17, 1930 in Brownwood, the son of Neal and Nell Sellman Chesser.
He was a 1947 graduate of Brownwood High School. He served his country in Japan during the Korean War in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. For his service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
On Aug. 28, 1964, he married Margaret Anne Lees at St. John's Episcopal Church in Brownwood. He was married to Margaret for 50 years until her death in 2014.
He worked for the United States Post Office from 1960 until his retirement in 1990. He was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church of Brownwood for over 80 years. He was a proud member of the United Methodist Men and the Upper Room Bible Class. He was a member of the American Legion Post 196. He loved spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing, especially with his children and grandchildren. His kindness, generosity and love will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his two sons; Pat Chesser and wife Vickie, and Chuck Chesser and wife Stephanie, all of Brownwood; six grandchildren, Taylor Chesser of Dallas, and Tristan, Madison, Sydney, Justin, and Kylie Chesser, all of Brownwood; one great-grandchild, Caroline Chesser of Dallas; a sister, Nancy Stewart of Early; and numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents; wife; and brothers, John Chesser, Donald Chesser and Wayne Chesser.
Bill Chesser, 86, of Brownwood, passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Abilene.
He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Billy Jack Chesser was born March 17, 1930 in Brownwood, the son of Neal and Nell Sellman Chesser.
He was a 1947 graduate of Brownwood High School. He served his country in Japan during the Korean War in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. For his service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
On Aug. 28, 1964, he married Margaret Anne Lees at St. John's Episcopal Church in Brownwood. He was married to Margaret for 50 years until her death in 2014.
He worked for the United States Post Office from 1960 until his retirement in 1990. He was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church of Brownwood for over 80 years. He was a proud member of the United Methodist Men and the Upper Room Bible Class. He was a member of the American Legion Post 196. He loved spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing, especially with his children and grandchildren. His kindness, generosity and love will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his two sons; Pat Chesser and wife Vickie, and Chuck Chesser and wife Stephanie, all of Brownwood; six grandchildren, Taylor Chesser of Dallas, and Tristan, Madison, Sydney, Justin, and Kylie Chesser, all of Brownwood; one great-grandchild, Caroline Chesser of Dallas; a sister, Nancy Stewart of Early; and numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents; wife; and brothers, John Chesser, Donald Chesser and Wayne Chesser.
He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Billy Jack Chesser was born March 17, 1930 in Brownwood, the son of Neal and Nell Sellman Chesser.
He was a 1947 graduate of Brownwood High School. He served his country in Japan during the Korean War in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. For his service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
On Aug. 28, 1964, he married Margaret Anne Lees at St. John's Episcopal Church in Brownwood. He was married to Margaret for 50 years until her death in 2014.
He worked for the United States Post Office from 1960 until his retirement in 1990. He was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church of Brownwood for over 80 years. He was a proud member of the United Methodist Men and the Upper Room Bible Class. He was a member of the American Legion Post 196. He loved spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing, especially with his children and grandchildren. His kindness, generosity and love will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his two sons; Pat Chesser and wife Vickie, and Chuck Chesser and wife Stephanie, all of Brownwood; six grandchildren, Taylor Chesser of Dallas, and Tristan, Madison, Sydney, Justin, and Kylie Chesser, all of Brownwood; one great-grandchild, Caroline Chesser of Dallas; a sister, Nancy Stewart of Early; and numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents; wife; and brothers, John Chesser, Donald Chesser and Wayne Chesser.
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