Eddie Chester

Eddie Chester, 59, of Dahlonega, formerly of Dawsonville, passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Born April 27, 1959 to the late Coy and Vivian Chester, Eddie was a native of Dawson County but had lived in Lumpkin County for the past 35 years.  A graduate of Dawson County High School, Eddie was an accomplished artist specializing in pencil sketching and painting.  He also worked many years as a painting contractor.  A loving husband, daddy, Pop, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, he was a member of the Harbor Worship Center.  Mr. Chester was also preceded in death by a daughter, Amanda Chester.

Surviving are his wife, Robin Chester, Dawsonville; daughters and sons in law, Tammy Lynn Chester and Adam Sullens, Dahlonega, Becky Chester, Dahlonega, Levi Chester, Dahlonega, Misty and David Kobor, Dawsonville, Michelle and Jason Nall, Dawsonville, Micheal and Christy Castleberry, Dawsonville; eleven grandchildren; sisters and brothers in law, Joann Harrison, Braselton, Wanda and Scott Clayton, Dahlonega, Paulette and Jimmy Gee, Dawsonville, Donna and Johnny Thomas, Dawsonville; brothers and sister in law, L. D. and Brenda Chester, Dahlonega, Kenny Chester, McKee, KY; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Sunday January 6, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Sandy Reece and Rev. Russell Burt will officiate.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 until 8 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to assist with final expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.