Chester Arthur English

Chester Arthur English, 76, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at home. He was born on October 1, 1946, the son of Willie Lee English and Narcissus (Johnson) Evans.
Chester graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1964. He attended courses at KCC and received a certificate in Criminal Justice. Chester honorably served in the United States Army from 1969-1972. For many years he worked for Clark Equipment and then the United States Postal Service in Kalamazoo, MI from which he retired. Chester married Brenda Brewer in November of 1967, and from this union two children were born. This marriage ended in divorce.
Chester is survived by his daughter, Franchesca English; grandchildren, Vanessa Kilpatrick, Reana Carter; brother, Willie Lee English; sisters, Barbara Ford, Cherry Evans-Vassar and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by parents; son, Kevin English; brothers, Douglas Evans, James Evans, Teddy Evans; sisters, Mary Woodson and Alma English.
Chester was a Facebook fanatic and enjoyed making posts and connecting with friends. He was very passionate about politics and the news and could hold a conversation with anyone interested. Chester enjoyed going to Planet Fitness and loved spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Family hour will take place at First Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 370 Capital Avenue SW, on Monday, October 2, 2023 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The celebration of life service will follow at 12:00 pm with Pastor Leon Coleman III of First Salem Missionary Baptist Church officiating.
Interment and military honors will take place in the Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com