Son of John Thomas Chessor and Mary Jane Malugin; husband of Oda May Leeper; father of John Will, Frances, Opal Jean, Samuel James, Agnes Jo, Elmer Grimes, and Bobby Leo Chessor.
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Obituary from The Hickman County Times, Thursday, May 26, 1949, p. 1
Boyd Chessor Buried at Lobelville Last Friday, May 20
Boyd Chessor, son of the late John T. And Mary Malugin Chessor, was born in Joe's Branch, 9th District, December 2, 1893. He died suddenly, of heart attack, in Centerville (as reported in last issue), May 18, 1949. His age was 59 years, 5 months, and 16 days.
He was reared on a farm and loved outdoor life. The family moved to Pleasantville in 1896 where Boyd learned to love fishing and became expert in that sport. Here his oldest sister, Anna Barber, wife of W.W. Barber, died in 1900. The family then moved to Centerville, then to a good farm in Shipp's Bend. Duck River henceforth was the boy's favorite fishing stream. Later they moved to Whitfield, where his mother died; then to Leeper Mill at Lobelville. He married Oda Leeper, and to this union seven children were born, the oldest of whom, John Will, 14, died in 1931.
His father moved to Coble in his old days, but died of paralytic stroke in Centerville, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Barber. By coincidence Boyd also died in Centerville.
Two accidents shortened his days. He was badly hurt in a car wreck on Beaverdam. Later he lost an eye by burns in a Detroit factory. He never recovered from these injuries.
Returning to Coble, to the house where his father had lived, he spent his remaining days quietly, but in failing health. Many of his happiest hours were spent on the river where fishing and the mysteries of Nature were his delight. He drew to his side a corps of fine sportsmen, none his peer, but each his admirer and friend. Six of these were his pallbearers.
Funeral was conducted by Rev. Roy Rhodes, Baptist minister, at Coble Church of Christ, Friday, in the presence of one of the largest audiences ever assembled there. Brief services were also held at Lobelville where many sorrowing relatives and friends gathered. Burial was on a high knoll overlooking Buffalo River, the old mill now in ruins, the village, beautiful farmlands, the hill lines and blue horizons miles away. His grave in forest trees far from the crowded beside his son, overshadowed by way and the hasting feet (?). Here in this fit place for a true lover of Nature and the quiet life his friends left him in silent slumber to await the Resurrection Morn.
The pallbearers, Nashville friends, were J.E. Stoors, J.P. Miller, Albert Shelton, Oscar Williams, Martin Stevens, W.V. Mansfield.
Survivors include his widow, Oda Leeper Chessor; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Frances Morrison, Mrs. Opal Roach, Mrs. Agnes Gossett, Detroit; three sons, Bobby Chessor of the home, James Chessor, in Pacific Air Corps, Elmer Chessor in California; one sister, Mrs. J.H. Barber of Coble; his step-mother, Mrs. Mollie Chessor of Lobelville; and four grandchildren. Included with many relatives are 16 first cousins, grandchildren of Samuel and Evalyn Chessor.
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Obituary from The Hickman County Times, Thursday, May 26, 1949, p. 1
Boyd Chessor Buried at Lobelville Last Friday, May 20
Boyd Chessor, son of the late John T. And Mary Malugin Chessor, was born in Joe's Branch, 9th District, December 2, 1893. He died suddenly, of heart attack, in Centerville (as reported in last issue), May 18, 1949. His age was 59 years, 5 months, and 16 days.
He was reared on a farm and loved outdoor life. The family moved to Pleasantville in 1896 where Boyd learned to love fishing and became expert in that sport. Here his oldest sister, Anna Barber, wife of W.W. Barber, died in 1900. The family then moved to Centerville, then to a good farm in Shipp's Bend. Duck River henceforth was the boy's favorite fishing stream. Later they moved to Whitfield, where his mother died; then to Leeper Mill at Lobelville. He married Oda Leeper, and to this union seven children were born, the oldest of whom, John Will, 14, died in 1931.
His father moved to Coble in his old days, but died of paralytic stroke in Centerville, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Barber. By coincidence Boyd also died in Centerville.
Two accidents shortened his days. He was badly hurt in a car wreck on Beaverdam. Later he lost an eye by burns in a Detroit factory. He never recovered from these injuries.
Returning to Coble, to the house where his father had lived, he spent his remaining days quietly, but in failing health. Many of his happiest hours were spent on the river where fishing and the mysteries of Nature were his delight. He drew to his side a corps of fine sportsmen, none his peer, but each his admirer and friend. Six of these were his pallbearers.
Funeral was conducted by Rev. Roy Rhodes, Baptist minister, at Coble Church of Christ, Friday, in the presence of one of the largest audiences ever assembled there. Brief services were also held at Lobelville where many sorrowing relatives and friends gathered. Burial was on a high knoll overlooking Buffalo River, the old mill now in ruins, the village, beautiful farmlands, the hill lines and blue horizons miles away. His grave in forest trees far from the crowded beside his son, overshadowed by way and the hasting feet (?). Here in this fit place for a true lover of Nature and the quiet life his friends left him in silent slumber to await the Resurrection Morn.
The pallbearers, Nashville friends, were J.E. Stoors, J.P. Miller, Albert Shelton, Oscar Williams, Martin Stevens, W.V. Mansfield.
Survivors include his widow, Oda Leeper Chessor; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Frances Morrison, Mrs. Opal Roach, Mrs. Agnes Gossett, Detroit; three sons, Bobby Chessor of the home, James Chessor, in Pacific Air Corps, Elmer Chessor in California; one sister, Mrs. J.H. Barber of Coble; his step-mother, Mrs. Mollie Chessor of Lobelville; and four grandchildren. Included with many relatives are 16 first cousins, grandchildren of Samuel and Evalyn Chessor.
Son of John Thomas Chessor and Mary Jane Malugin; husband of Oda May Leeper; father of John Will, Frances, Opal Jean, Samuel James, Agnes Jo, Elmer Grimes, and Bobby Leo Chessor.
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Obituary from The Hickman County Times, Thursday, May 26, 1949, p. 1
Boyd Chessor Buried at Lobelville Last Friday, May 20
Boyd Chessor, son of the late John T. And Mary Malugin Chessor, was born in Joe's Branch, 9th District, December 2, 1893. He died suddenly, of heart attack, in Centerville (as reported in last issue), May 18, 1949. His age was 59 years, 5 months, and 16 days.
He was reared on a farm and loved outdoor life. The family moved to Pleasantville in 1896 where Boyd learned to love fishing and became expert in that sport. Here his oldest sister, Anna Barber, wife of W.W. Barber, died in 1900. The family then moved to Centerville, then to a good farm in Shipp's Bend. Duck River henceforth was the boy's favorite fishing stream. Later they moved to Whitfield, where his mother died; then to Leeper Mill at Lobelville. He married Oda Leeper, and to this union seven children were born, the oldest of whom, John Will, 14, died in 1931.
His father moved to Coble in his old days, but died of paralytic stroke in Centerville, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Barber. By coincidence Boyd also died in Centerville.
Two accidents shortened his days. He was badly hurt in a car wreck on Beaverdam. Later he lost an eye by burns in a Detroit factory. He never recovered from these injuries.
Returning to Coble, to the house where his father had lived, he spent his remaining days quietly, but in failing health. Many of his happiest hours were spent on the river where fishing and the mysteries of Nature were his delight. He drew to his side a corps of fine sportsmen, none his peer, but each his admirer and friend. Six of these were his pallbearers.
Funeral was conducted by Rev. Roy Rhodes, Baptist minister, at Coble Church of Christ, Friday, in the presence of one of the largest audiences ever assembled there. Brief services were also held at Lobelville where many sorrowing relatives and friends gathered. Burial was on a high knoll overlooking Buffalo River, the old mill now in ruins, the village, beautiful farmlands, the hill lines and blue horizons miles away. His grave in forest trees far from the crowded beside his son, overshadowed by way and the hasting feet (?). Here in this fit place for a true lover of Nature and the quiet life his friends left him in silent slumber to await the Resurrection Morn.
The pallbearers, Nashville friends, were J.E. Stoors, J.P. Miller, Albert Shelton, Oscar Williams, Martin Stevens, W.V. Mansfield.
Survivors include his widow, Oda Leeper Chessor; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Frances Morrison, Mrs. Opal Roach, Mrs. Agnes Gossett, Detroit; three sons, Bobby Chessor of the home, James Chessor, in Pacific Air Corps, Elmer Chessor in California; one sister, Mrs. J.H. Barber of Coble; his step-mother, Mrs. Mollie Chessor of Lobelville; and four grandchildren. Included with many relatives are 16 first cousins, grandchildren of Samuel and Evalyn Chessor.
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Obituary from The Hickman County Times, Thursday, May 26, 1949, p. 1
Boyd Chessor Buried at Lobelville Last Friday, May 20
Boyd Chessor, son of the late John T. And Mary Malugin Chessor, was born in Joe's Branch, 9th District, December 2, 1893. He died suddenly, of heart attack, in Centerville (as reported in last issue), May 18, 1949. His age was 59 years, 5 months, and 16 days.
He was reared on a farm and loved outdoor life. The family moved to Pleasantville in 1896 where Boyd learned to love fishing and became expert in that sport. Here his oldest sister, Anna Barber, wife of W.W. Barber, died in 1900. The family then moved to Centerville, then to a good farm in Shipp's Bend. Duck River henceforth was the boy's favorite fishing stream. Later they moved to Whitfield, where his mother died; then to Leeper Mill at Lobelville. He married Oda Leeper, and to this union seven children were born, the oldest of whom, John Will, 14, died in 1931.
His father moved to Coble in his old days, but died of paralytic stroke in Centerville, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Barber. By coincidence Boyd also died in Centerville.
Two accidents shortened his days. He was badly hurt in a car wreck on Beaverdam. Later he lost an eye by burns in a Detroit factory. He never recovered from these injuries.
Returning to Coble, to the house where his father had lived, he spent his remaining days quietly, but in failing health. Many of his happiest hours were spent on the river where fishing and the mysteries of Nature were his delight. He drew to his side a corps of fine sportsmen, none his peer, but each his admirer and friend. Six of these were his pallbearers.
Funeral was conducted by Rev. Roy Rhodes, Baptist minister, at Coble Church of Christ, Friday, in the presence of one of the largest audiences ever assembled there. Brief services were also held at Lobelville where many sorrowing relatives and friends gathered. Burial was on a high knoll overlooking Buffalo River, the old mill now in ruins, the village, beautiful farmlands, the hill lines and blue horizons miles away. His grave in forest trees far from the crowded beside his son, overshadowed by way and the hasting feet (?). Here in this fit place for a true lover of Nature and the quiet life his friends left him in silent slumber to await the Resurrection Morn.
The pallbearers, Nashville friends, were J.E. Stoors, J.P. Miller, Albert Shelton, Oscar Williams, Martin Stevens, W.V. Mansfield.
Survivors include his widow, Oda Leeper Chessor; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Frances Morrison, Mrs. Opal Roach, Mrs. Agnes Gossett, Detroit; three sons, Bobby Chessor of the home, James Chessor, in Pacific Air Corps, Elmer Chessor in California; one sister, Mrs. J.H. Barber of Coble; his step-mother, Mrs. Mollie Chessor of Lobelville; and four grandchildren. Included with many relatives are 16 first cousins, grandchildren of Samuel and Evalyn Chessor.
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