Chester Marshall

Chester Hillery Marshall went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 7th.  He would have been 96 years old on September 17, 2021. Born in September 1925 Chester was the 4th and last surviving child of William Burley and Bertie Frances Tuttle Marshall.  Sisters Mae Hull and Cleva White and brother Bill preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of Forsyth County, Chester was drafted into the Army soon after his 18th birthday.  Initially deferred until crops were gathered, he served in the European Theater during 1944 and ’45.  After returning from the war Chester worked for R. J. Reynolds for more than 30 years until he retired. In August 1946 Chester married Jean Reeves and was the father of two children, Bonnie and Larry both of Atlanta, Georgia.  Chester remarried after Jean’s death to Ruby Shields.  Ruby passed away during July 2015. Chester had three grandchildren, Catherine Strigle, Caroline Hand both of Cumming, Georgia and Zachry Marshall of Tampa, Florida and four great grandchildren. Chester was a devout Christian and an early member of Marshall Baptist Church where he served terms as a deacon and as church Treasurer. Chester loved barbeque, bluegrass music and good tomatoes, which he was known for growing. Visitation will be held at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Rural Hall on Friday, September 10th from 6:00-8:00pm. The Funeral service will be held at Marshall Baptist Church on Saturday, September 11th at 11:00am. The family requests that any donations be made to Joy Ranch of Hillsville, Virginia or to Marshall Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com