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Chester Damron

1934 - 2017

Chester Damron obituary, 1934-2017, Avon Park, FL

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Chester Damron Obituary

Damron, Chester 1934-2017 A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Pioneer Memorial Church, Berrien Springs, MI. View services live at www.andrews.edu/livestream. Memorials may be made to Your Story Hour. Complete details can be found at www.baldwinfairchildoviedo.com

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2017.

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Shellie B

February 24, 2018

My prayers are with your family. I am sadden by this great loss which I recent heard. I grew up with the first Uncle Dan and Aunt Sue but have many memories listening to Uncle Dan & Aunt Carol. May you find peace that your husband, dad & grand father shared Christ with many more than he ever met.

Mark & Cathy Law

January 9, 2018

As a little boy Mark remembers tall Chet greeting him in the church hallway as "big guy". Cathy remembers "Uncle Chet's" spiritual mentoring during the Java, Indonesia "Waysinger" trip in 1973. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints." Ps. 116:15

October 17, 2017

The entire staff at Baldwin Fairchild would like to extend their deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

Leys Floyd

October 14, 2017

Blessed to have known him

October 12, 2017

We extend our love and care to Carolyn and the whole family. You each will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Our family has had the joy of knowing and loving a great Christian gentleman and true friend in Chet. He will always be remembered with much love and admiration. We know that Reunion Day is coming! And we so look forward to celebrating together!!

With love and sincere sympathy,
Your friends,
Don and Marti Jones & Family

Les Rilea

October 11, 2017

Neither Chet nor I had any idea when we were little trouble makers in that Sabbath School class in the back of the Ocala, FL SDA church that our lives would be connected 'til the very end of his life. It was fun then and has been even more fun and so rewarding in the last 40+ years. We were devoted to keeping each other humble by our comments but more so to the ministry that kept us connected. He was my dear friend and a blessing to so many. We pray that God's love and peace will continue to comfort each of you. Our love, Les and La Sina Rilea

John Harris

October 9, 2017

Our. Deepest and most sincere prayers are for you Carolyn, as you go forth in this life. You and Chet have been and continue to be so dear to us. John has called Chet friend for over 60 years. And you made a place in our hearts 6 years ago that will go on forever. We do look forward to laughing and walking around Heaven with you and Chet soon! Go in Peace in Jesus. Love John and Donna Harris

Carrol and Bob Grady

October 7, 2017

As next-door neighbors of Chet and family in Singapore, we have many fond memories. And we remember the surprise visit from Chet and Carolyn when in Sebring Florida, celebrating my 77th birthday. We join the family in looking forward to that wonderful reunion in heaven!

Carrol and Bob Grady

Jane (Berlin) Takizawa

October 7, 2017

My late husband and I were privileged to have Pastor Damron give us pre-marital counseling and subsequently perform our wedding. When we faced difficult times, I remembered his thoughtful insights about international marriages. I was fortunate to meet him on one of my visits home to the States. He was just as warm and caring as he had been when I was preparing for marriage.

Jane (Berlin) Takizawa
Muroran, Japan

Gail (Pedrick) Thomsen

October 7, 2017

Only wonderful memories of "Checky", We all ran around together in high school and even then he was a caring, thoughtful and fun to be with person. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers and know that we will all get to see him again when the time is right. Our loss is heaven's gain . . .

Kara and Rick Buckalew

October 6, 2017

What a lovely way to put Chet into words. He was larger than life, and filled the space he was in with joy, curiosity and kindness to those around him!
Our love to you, his family! May you continue to see the profound impact for Jesus he had on others as you move forward. And may his love for Christ continue to stir in your hearts, and those he touched, with a deeper yearning for living a life full in Christ, with joy!
I know watching him and Carolyn live their lives for Him has been inspiring to me!

Patricia Durfey

October 5, 2017

My love and prayers go out to the entire family. He was loved my so many.

Dale and Cathy Perry

October 4, 2017

Chet was a lifelong big brother since my early childhood. What a great friend and spiritual giant. We so much enjoyed sharing memories these past several months. May GOD bless you Carol and all the family.

Paul Martin

October 4, 2017

Our love and condolences go out to all the family. My wife and I only knew Chet a short time but his everlasting memory will last forever. What a great person and insperation.
Rest in Peace my friend! Paul & Pat.

Margaret Brownlow

October 4, 2017

Love to all the family of Chet. He certainly had an exciting and devoted life. ,Margaret Brownlow

Jim Henderson. High Sierras of California

October 4, 2017

Thanks, Chet for modeling Christ to so many boys and girls. The rippling effect of that work will live on long after we rest in Christ. Jim Henderson, Grass Valley, California.

Elaine White

October 4, 2017

I and my family were friends with "Checky", as we knew him, as a very young man along with his 2 brothers, his parents, Deedee and Ollie when they all lived in Bradenton, FL. Thanks Carolyn, for giving Checky so much joy in his last 6 years of his God filled life. He is and will be sorely missed by all who knew him and especially by his family. See you on resurrection morning. With love, Elaine Blanchard White

Elaine Trumbo-Roberts

October 4, 2017

Sometimes there just aren't words. This is one of those times, since there is no way to really convey my feelings. Just know that Chet will ALWAYS be missed, not only by me, but by all of the YSH staff.

Phyllis Brace

October 4, 2017

Dear Carolyn,
We send our love and support to you throughout these days of pain and grieving. You have been an angel to Chet and we are sure he was grateful. May God pour abundant blessings on you at this time.
Dr. & Mrs. Hanford Brace,
Avon Park, Fl.

Norma & Bob Bowles

October 4, 2017

Our love and condolences go out to all the loved ones of our dear lifelong friend, Chester (Checkie") Damron. He was such a man of God who most always ended every call or visit with a prayer. And he never forgot his childhood friends. He will continue to live in our hearts as his family will also. May God continue to bless each of you.

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