Chester Walter Pawley, 88, passed away October 18, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born January 8, 1924 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Dewey and Lottie (Robbins) Pawley. Chester was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Carol Pawley. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara Ann Pawley; children, Elizabeth Griffis and her husband, Kenneth, and Ronald Pawley and his wife, Elaine; grandchildren, Jason Pawley, Travis Pawley and his wife, Shannon, Austin Plumlee, Taylor Thompson and her husband, Tyler, and Dustin Griffis; and great grandchildren, Hendrix Thompson and Knox Pawley. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Portland Avenue Baptist Church. Condolences may be made at www.billmerrittfuneralservice.com.