Lester C. Chisum was born on December 22, 1924 to the late Kirby and Ada Chisum in Altus, OK. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 5, 2011 and reunited with his beloved wife of 44 years Jonnie Marie (Millwee) who died on April 17, 1992.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his four children, daughters, Sandra Bennett and Candy Hosch of Lubbock, son Mike Chisum and wife, Christine of Addison, TX. and daughter Jill Johnson and husband, Richard of North Richland Hills, TX. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren, along with brothers, O.W. Chisum and Glen Chisum and sisters, Dorotha Evans and Wilma Hurley and numerous nephews and nieces. Lester was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Chisum and R. L. Chisum and sisters, Irene Willett and Lila Ryalls.
Lester moved to Lubbock from Oklahoma in 1937 along with his parents and eight brothers and sisters. After returning home from the Navy, he met Jonnie and they raised their family in Lubbock. Lester was in the plumbing business until his retirement.
The family welcomes visitors to Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, July 7, from 5:30 to 7:30. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 am, Friday, July 8, 2011 at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com
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