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RETHERFORD, Chad age 31 of New Miami, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. He was born on May 28, 1980 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Donald and Linda (Cox) Retherford. He attended Ross and New Miami Schools and worked as a residential and commercial painter. He is survived by his mother Linda Chesnut and his stepfather Gene Chesnut; three children, Dakota, Tyler, and Morgan Retherford; his brother, Donald Retherford; half brother, Cody; three step sisters, Jessica, Lorie, and Bobbie; half sister, Amanda; his grandmother, Doris Cox; and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Glen Cox. Visitation will be held at Charles C. Young Funeral Home, 4032 Hamilton Cleves Road, Ross, OH on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12 noon. Burial will be in Hickory Flat Cemetery in St. Clair Township, Ohio. www.charlesyoungfuneralhome.com

Published by Journal-News on Nov. 17, 2011.
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Son it be 12 years since you left us I love and miss you every minute of the every day.Loving you always mom

Mom

Family

November 11, 2023

Chad was my dude, loyal friend. We miss him.

Donald Smith

Friend

November 11, 2019

So sad that you had to leave us at such a young age. But I know you are sitting on the right hand side of God. Love to you always.

Janet Cox-McKeen

November 29, 2011

Loves Yu Chad may you rest in peace my friend! You'll always be in my heart. Gone but never forgotten! <3<3

Amanda Faye dickens

November 20, 2011

May you rest in heavenly peace chad, you maybe gone but you'll never be forgotten...... :'(

Jodi & Jonathan Quick

November 20, 2011

We are all going to miss you Chad!! Watch over us buddy!! Rest In Peace Chad!!!

Christina Rucker

November 19, 2011

Angie Retherford

November 19, 2011

Warmest condolences to Linda, her family and friends. Rest in peace Chad.

Gerry Brainard

November 19, 2011

Chad u will be missed by many rest in peace

pamela meyer

November 19, 2011

Angie Retherford

November 18, 2011

Allana Gentry

November 18, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my nephew in April 2010 and still hurt everyday. I pray for your healing.

Sandy Falcon

November 18, 2011

c> c> c> r.i.p. chad c> c> c>

heather scott

November 18, 2011

Your time on earth was short and you will be very missed love ya Alverta

November 18, 2011

RIP Chad

James Stephens

November 18, 2011

We will always love you....a peice of you will live on with everyone who has ever been blessed with your presence! Your in our hearts and prayers,you will never be forgotten!

kali proffitt

November 18, 2011

bub abner

November 18, 2011

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and special children he loved so dearly. He was always the one to put a smile on someone's face and always the one to have take care of them. You'll be missed and never forgotten! Me and several people love you so much. Never forget that!!

Angela Flannery

November 18, 2011

I love you forever and always in my heart...............Mom

November 18, 2011

R.I.P Chad

rachel scott

November 17, 2011

you will never be forgotten.

johnny couch

November 17, 2011

johnny couch

November 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, and the children. God Bless you all. Chad was a great person, he will be truly missed. Gone too soon, but he will forever be in the hearts of all that knew him, and never forgotten. Rest in Peace Chad. With prayers and love,

Becky Goff

Becky Goff

November 17, 2011

I am so sorry to hear what happened. This is such a great loss to Chad's family, especially his kids that he loved so much. Chad has touched so many people with his fearless personality. He will be missed ='(

Sarah Roberts

November 17, 2011

Rest in Peace Chad, You may be gone but you will never be forgotten

Matt Winsted

November 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. we lost a great man...son...father and friend, Chad is a angel now and watching over his family.

Brad and Ronda Wessler

November 17, 2011

When I think of Chad Retherford I think of a wonderful smile you had.
I know your in a better place watching over your family and friends. May you rest in peace.

Heather Payne-Stevenson

November 17, 2011

Star Scott

November 17, 2011

To Chads loved ones,I am so extremely sorry for the loss of Chad.All I remember are the times when the boys were little growing up.They had such good times as kids.Those are the memories I am glad I have to cherrish.Thank you Chad for being part of our life.We will miss you very much.

Cynthia Roy

November 17, 2011

I lost a true friend in you, will miss you till we meet in Heaven,rip brother!

Ron

November 17, 2011

So sorry to hear about your loss. Time will ease the pain but your memories will last a lifetime. God bless Chads children, family, and friends during this difficult time.

Desiree' Gressett-Black

November 17, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Donald&Michelle Smith

November 17, 2011

You may be gone but never will be forgotten... R.I.P CHAD

Mary Beth Blankenship

November 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to chads kids and family. u will b missed by so many!!!

Christina Van Wormer

November 17, 2011

Chad u will be missed buddy but for sure not fogotten.

Jason Bowling

November 17, 2011

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.

Sherry & Kenny McIntosh

November 17, 2011

Youll be missed very much buddy

Tausha Holland

November 17, 2011

chad you were a great father friend brother son n much more im gonna miss you forever ill see you one day n my thoughts n prayers are with your kids bro

Kraig Roy

November 17, 2011

My prayers go out to Chad's family and friends. He will be greatly missed by many.

Evelyn Burnett

November 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Retherford family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss and if there is anything we can do please let us know. Chad was a great guy with lots of character. He will be missed greatly. We Love Ya'll, Samantha, Madison & Seante Armstrong-Schaeffer

Samantha Schaeffer

November 17, 2011

my thoughts & prayers go out to the retherford family. i'm sorry for your loss. chad was definately an incredible human being & he will be sorely missed. r.i.p chad

Treva Langley

November 17, 2011

I will miss you so much uncle chad. But I have a lot of memories to hold on to until I see you again. I called my baby this morning and all she kept tellin me was she was gnna go see uncle Chad and go fishing I'm so glad tht you guys had ur time to bond she will always remember fishing wit uncle chad.

We love you. RIP.

Harley & Rhilynn Proffitt

November 17, 2011

I am so very sorry for you alls loss. I f there is anything i can do just let me know R.I.P. Chad

Beth Smith

November 17, 2011

Lauren Lawson

November 17, 2011

my heart goes out to his children and his loved ones, chad was a good guy. so sad so young! bless his family through this rough time!

arleda trent

November 17, 2011

R.I.P Chad definitely going to miss you, you have always been a good friend my prayers are with his children and family. He is in a much better place

Sherry (Keltner) Lewis

November 17, 2011

R.I.P. Chad...you was a great guy, will always remember your smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Tara Lewis

November 17, 2011

R.I.P Chad
You will be missed.
My heart goes out to the whole family.

Wendy Stephens/kramer

November 17, 2011

I'm truely sorry for your loss, chad you were way to young...my god be with you and your children and family..

charlotte peura

November 17, 2011

Chad you was a great man/ father! We are going to miss you so much
We love you chad R.I.P

Brittany Thomas

November 17, 2011

R.I.P Chad you are going to be missed so much and my thoughts and prayers are with chads children and family

glenna keltner

November 17, 2011

billy garrison

November 17, 2011

Thanks for being a friend and being there for me. You truly will be missed by so many. Now your and Angel watching over us. See you on the other side...

Terri Heitfield

November 17, 2011

Megan Myers

November 17, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

shawnie,eddie mcintosh

November 17, 2011

You be deeply missed Chad but you will never be forgotten. My prayers are with your family.

Jennifer Hobbs

November 17, 2011

Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and ur family

November 17, 2011

im so very sorry for ur loss he was so very young. but he is in a better place watching over all his friends and loved ones. my prayers go out to u all

Cathleen Campbell

November 17, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Dennis Blake

November 17, 2011

You will be deeply missed Chaddy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You were an amazing person I love you and will never forget you.

Amanda Gibson

November 17, 2011

Chad was my brother so full of life, a loving father great friend to all who knew him. My heart aches this morning but I find peace knowing he's waiting for me. Rest easy little brother I will bring the beer.

Loving and missing you,
Big sis

Lorie Mckinley

November 17, 2011

to the Retherford family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Chad was a good friend to so many and a wounderful father and son.I have so many childhood merories of chad, funny alot of them our of him and his boys picking on us girls, but thats what we loved about him. Chad u will be missed but never forgotten.

Robin Williams

November 17, 2011

Chad was a joy, and a great person always a friend to my son Rob he will be deeply missed

Louise Robertson

November 17, 2011

TO LINDA AND FAMILY , WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS . OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS AT THIS SAD TIME . CHERYL BONNIE AND CHRISLYNN CALLAHAN

CHERYL CALLAHAN

November 17, 2011

Chad u were an amazing man an awesome friend and one of the best singers I have ever heard. I cant believe you are gone. I will never forget you or your voice. RIP babe I love you!!! To Linda, Dakota,Morgan and Tyler and the rest of the family My heart goes out to you I will continuosly keep u in my thoughts and prayers.

Candace Bryant

November 17, 2011

linda and gene
ihave no words to ease your pain i know, but know my heart goes out to you. god bless your whole family.
valerie philpot

November 17, 2011

You will be deeply missed...

Lynn yancey

November 17, 2011

First I would like to say to Chad's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that anyone could say to make things easier, stop the pain, or even ease your mind. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He is in such a wonderful place sitting at the feet of Jesus watching over us all. He is an amazing man, wonderful father, outstanding and caring, and I am very proud to call him my friend.
My brother (Adrian)and I was talking the other night about memories of Chad and I started laughing. I said to my brother (who is very protective and upset over losing his friend)remember when you lived on Elizabeth and I was single,we went out to tailgaters I left you, Amy, and Chad there and I went to dotties when I came back I had two other people with me we drank a few more ended up with a couple more people we go to leave and everyone gets in the car accept you because there was no more room. You said now what am I going to do? Chad was in the front seat and his door was the only one open everyone is laughing and You jump on Chads lap and said lets go. We ended up driving to your house like that laughing the whole time thank God your house was less than a block away.
We ended up at Adrians now full house. That was one of the best times we had!
We both started laughing. So in that moment of sorrow Chad like he always knew how to do put laughter and joy in our broken hearts. That is just one of many memories I have of Chad!

Chad you may be gone but you are always in our hearts and forever in our thoughts and memories. I love you and will deeply miss you!

This is not good bye nor the end this is just a I will see you later when I get there to a most amazing man also known as my friend!

Christie Couch-Moore

November 17, 2011

My deepest condolences to your children and family. You were so full of life, and had a heart of gold. It surely was a pleasure to know you Chad. You will be missed dearly by so many people. May you rest in peace, Chad.

Kelli Harmon

November 17, 2011

You are in my heart, he will be missed

Debbie Estes

November 17, 2011

Gonna miss ya friend

ashley nolen

November 17, 2011

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