IN LOVING MEMORY OF
William P.
Chester
February 12, 2015
Obituary
William P. "Bill" Chester, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 12, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bill was born Feb. 3, 1952, in Indianapolis, to the late Roger H. and Mary Jane Chester.
In addition to his parents, a brother, John R. Chester, preceded him in death.
Bill is survived by his brothers, David E. (Cynthia) Chester of Rome, Ga., and Steven E. Chester of Auburndale, Fla.; longtime companion Kim Whisler; her children, Jim and Mary Whisler; favorite nephew Jeff Chester and fiancée Sarah Boyd of Atlanta; two nieces, Lindsay (Scott) White and Lauren (Andrew) Thomas of Lakeland, Fla.; and many beloved cousins.
Bill formerly worked for Shelter Components and then Kevco.
He was a 1970 graduate of Elkhart High School and attended college in Arizona and at Indiana University Bloomington.
Bill was a longtime bass player and musician in the Elkhart area playing with many local bands, including Retribution, Babelfish, Grey Horse Band, and for more than 15 years, with The SL4. Bill loved music and doing crossword puzzles.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Billings Funeral Home. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Memorials may be made in Bill's name to the Center for Hospice Care, 22579 Old U.S. 20 E., Elkhart, IN 46516.
Online condolences may be sent at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
Bill was born Feb. 3, 1952, in Indianapolis, to the late Roger H. and Mary Jane Chester.
In addition to his parents, a brother, John R. Chester, preceded him in death.
Bill is survived by his brothers, David E. (Cynthia) Chester of Rome, Ga., and Steven E. Chester of Auburndale, Fla.; longtime companion Kim Whisler; her children, Jim and Mary Whisler; favorite nephew Jeff Chester and fiancée Sarah Boyd of Atlanta; two nieces, Lindsay (Scott) White and Lauren (Andrew) Thomas of Lakeland, Fla.; and many beloved cousins.
Bill formerly worked for Shelter Components and then Kevco.
He was a 1970 graduate of Elkhart High School and attended college in Arizona and at Indiana University Bloomington.
Bill was a longtime bass player and musician in the Elkhart area playing with many local bands, including Retribution, Babelfish, Grey Horse Band, and for more than 15 years, with The SL4. Bill loved music and doing crossword puzzles.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Billings Funeral Home. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Memorials may be made in Bill's name to the Center for Hospice Care, 22579 Old U.S. 20 E., Elkhart, IN 46516.
Online condolences may be sent at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
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Services
Gathering Of Family And Friends
February
17
Billings Funeral Home
5:00 - 8:00 pm