Michael Willis Chester

Michael Willis Chester, 56, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday August 2, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born June 5, 1960 to the late Clayton and Norma Lee Chester, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County.  For the past 35 years, Michael has been employed by Windstream.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, the beach and family time at their pool.  A devoted husband, he also loved spending time with his sons, his brothers and his church family.  Michael was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served as song leader and on the cemetery committee.

Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Delaine G. Chester, Dawsonville; sons, Blyth Michael Chester, Camron Laine Chester, both of Dawsonville; sister and brother in law, Janie and Jerry Brown, Dawsonville; brothers and sisters in law, Jimmy and Annie Sue Chester, Dawsonville, Johnny and Snooky Chester, Dahlonega, Keith and Tammy Chester, Dawsonville; mother in law, Connie Wright, Dahlonega; brother in law, Matthew Wright, Cumming; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Thursday August 4, 2016 at 4 o’clock at New Hope Baptist Church.  Rev. Jimmy Chester, Rev. Casey Davis and Rev. Mike Byess will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.