Chester
Chester M. Wilks
d. September 2, 2021
Funeral Services for Chester M. Wilks, 97, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Monroe with his nephew, Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will be held in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Chester was born on April 20, 1924 in Jamestown, LA and after a brief illness, he passed from this broken world into the arms of Jesus, hearing the words “well done, my good and faithful Chester” on September 2, 2021. He was welcomed by a host of loved ones gone before him.
Chester spent his life dedicated to providing for his family in every way. He was a proud veteran of WWII, donating to several charities for Veterans. He married his darling, Bettye in 1944. Together, they raised 3 girls.
Tinkering with cars as a youngster, he mastered the art of engines. Along with being a self-taught electrician, he used these hobbies, helping family and friends, in addition to his paying job at Olin Kraft for 30 years.
As a member of First Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, singing tenor with the Singing Sams, and the unofficial church mechanic. He was also a member of the American Legion Hall. Alongside the Volunteer Christian Builders, he and Bettye traveled helping churches. Chester never met a stranger or missed the chance to help someone in need.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Wilks; daughter, Gloria Jean Miley; two sisters, Jessie Sauce and Lela Griffin; and five brothers, Vernon, Edward, John, C.B. (Charles Benjamin), and Bobby Joe.
Survivors include his loving wife, Elizabeth (Bettye) Wilks; daughters, Deborah Lynn Allen (Ralph), and Libby Maurine Fuller (Wayne); brother, James Lamar Wilks; seven grandchildren, Jody Peske (Cliff), Mark Fuller (Lisa), Rusty Allen (Dodie), Michele Arrant, Matthew Fuller (Mona), Mary Breland (Sam), and Chris Miley (Lindsey); fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Walters, Mark Fuller, Matthew Fuller, Rusty Allen, Ashton Allen, Duane Wilks, Gary Girod and Tim Brown.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the church.
The family would like to say thanks to Ridgecrest Nursing Home, Elara Caring Hospice, and his nurses, Kayla and Jennifer. Also, a special thanks to his caregiver at home, Tina Henderson. The thoughts and prayers of many are greatly appreciated.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Monroe building fund.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Chester was born on April 20, 1924 in Jamestown, LA and after a brief illness, he passed from this broken world into the arms of Jesus, hearing the words “well done, my good and faithful Chester” on September 2, 2021. He was welcomed by a host of loved ones gone before him.
Chester spent his life dedicated to providing for his family in every way. He was a proud veteran of WWII, donating to several charities for Veterans. He married his darling, Bettye in 1944. Together, they raised 3 girls.
Tinkering with cars as a youngster, he mastered the art of engines. Along with being a self-taught electrician, he used these hobbies, helping family and friends, in addition to his paying job at Olin Kraft for 30 years.
As a member of First Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, singing tenor with the Singing Sams, and the unofficial church mechanic. He was also a member of the American Legion Hall. Alongside the Volunteer Christian Builders, he and Bettye traveled helping churches. Chester never met a stranger or missed the chance to help someone in need.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Wilks; daughter, Gloria Jean Miley; two sisters, Jessie Sauce and Lela Griffin; and five brothers, Vernon, Edward, John, C.B. (Charles Benjamin), and Bobby Joe.
Survivors include his loving wife, Elizabeth (Bettye) Wilks; daughters, Deborah Lynn Allen (Ralph), and Libby Maurine Fuller (Wayne); brother, James Lamar Wilks; seven grandchildren, Jody Peske (Cliff), Mark Fuller (Lisa), Rusty Allen (Dodie), Michele Arrant, Matthew Fuller (Mona), Mary Breland (Sam), and Chris Miley (Lindsey); fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Walters, Mark Fuller, Matthew Fuller, Rusty Allen, Ashton Allen, Duane Wilks, Gary Girod and Tim Brown.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the church.
The family would like to say thanks to Ridgecrest Nursing Home, Elara Caring Hospice, and his nurses, Kayla and Jennifer. Also, a special thanks to his caregiver at home, Tina Henderson. The thoughts and prayers of many are greatly appreciated.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Monroe building fund.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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