REFLECTIONS…

Chester Williams, III was the only son born to Chester Arthur Williams, Jr. and Janice McCullough Williams on January 8, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was educated in the St. Louis Public School System and graduated from Soldan High School. He was raised in the Washington Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church and accepted the salvation of the Lord at an early age. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army.

Chester was kind, hardworking, and independent in his work ethic but loved his family intensely! His world revolved around his family! If you needed help, he was there to give it! During most any family reunion, Chester would be the mainstay, helping to set-up and break down anything we had going on. He was handy with his tools, could fix most anything and loved to cook!

Chester enjoyed reading everything from the classics to his favorite National Geographic magazines. He could converse on practically any subject and could tell you a story as good as or better than any seasoned storyteller.

To say he had compassion for others is highly inadequate. He was the chief caregiver for his only sister and could often be observed walking her three daughters to and from school. He was particularly helpful in the care of other family members as the need arose. Chester traveled to Detroit, Michigan to help his cousin replace the roof of her home. He helped care for his favorite Uncle Harold prior to his move to Florida.

Chester made his transition on August 27, 2021 at 3:55 pm. When he arrived at heaven’s gate, a host of loving family greeted his soul. His mother, Janice Lee Chaney, father, Chester Arthur Jr., grandparents, Chester Arthur Sr., and Theola M. Williams, his step father Thurman Chaney, step-grandfather William Seabrook, his aunts Jocelyn Anderson and Julia Boayue, his uncle’s Houston and, Darrnell McCullough, Earl Raymond and, Andrew Milton Williams.

Chester leaves to cherish his memories, a daughter Kayla Lawrence, a brother Terrance Chaney, his aunts Jeanette Whitfield, Lorraine Harris, Betty Childs, E. Jean Williams, Linda M. Nance, T. Monnette Lartey, Deborah A. Benard (Perry), his uncles Harold F. Williams, James E. Williams (Kristen), and Michael A. Williams, his nieces Randall Paulette Harrison, Casey Lynn Harrison and Jessica Nicole Harrison, his great nieces Brianna Leigh Martin, and Rhaniyah RoShae’ Martin, a nephew Christian Martin Porter, his 1st. cousins Don Whitfield, Yolanda Childs, Nicole P. Borman (Kent), Jilo M. Tisdale, Tyra Y. Thompson, Karla D. Williamson (Rocky), Ife M. Williams, Derrick A. Young (Kristina), Ayanna P. Williams, Brian K. Young, Tulani D. Futch (Abe), Harriet D. Williams, Stephen A. Boone, James A. Williams, Tarrik T. Lartey, Siddik Lartey, Rashad Lartey, Cabral M. Williams (Marsha), Louisa Shepard, Brianna M. Benard, Brandon A. Benard, his 2nd. cousins Abeo T. Chimeka-Tisdale, Tatianna A. Richardson, Kylett M. Jones, Osaze O. Chimeka-Tisdale, Hasina M. Chimeka-Tisdale, Sydney M. Graham, Sean E. Graham, Lucas C. Andering, Lauren M. Boone, Stephen A. Boone, Taheem W. Lartey, Matthew A. Futch, Lukas A. Valunta-Young, and Noah O. Valunta-Young, Mumia B. Vassar-Williams, Imani G. Williams, Azaria C. Williams, Aziya K.Williams. Stephen Boone, Julian Boone, Allison Boone and Gianna Boone.

Chester’s was a good soul. He was well loved and will be missed by a host of family members, his community, and friends.

Miss me But Let Me Go…

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set or me, I want no service in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we shared. Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we knew

and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds.

“Miss me…But Let Me Go”.

Acknowledgements

The family would like to thank Evelyn’s House, 1000 North Mason Road, Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141, for the fine manner in which they cared for our loved one.

The family of Chester A Williams, III would like to express sincere appreciation and thanks for all acts of kindness shown during this period of bereavement. God bless you all.

Memorial Service Held at:

Washington Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

3200 Washington Boulevard

St. Louis, Missouri 63103