Tim Chesser

Timothy A. Chesser, 69, of Florence, returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Tim was a devoted husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend, whose strong Christian faith helped lead him through his daily life.
He was a member of First Church of Christ, where he previously served as a deacon and helped create the Safety Team.
Tim loved to tell stories about different events in his life, and never met a stranger. Even if you'd just met him, he had the incredible ability to make you feel like you'd known him for years. Everyone who knew him said that when it came to Tim Chesser, there was never a dull moment, and laughter was guaranteed.
For over four decades, he served in his community as a police officer, with twenty of those years being with the Florence Police Department. He retired in 2006 with the rank of lieutenant. Other KY law enforcement agencies where he served include: Jefferson County Police Department; Plantation Police Department; Grant County Sheriff's Office; and the Kenton County Sheriff's Office.
He also briefly served as the chief of police in Hollow Creek, Kentucky, and as a deputy United States Marshal in New York City.
Later in his career, as an instructor at Gateway Community and Technical College, he helped coordinate their criminal justice program, eventually becoming the director of safety and security at the college until 2020.
Tim also was an accomplished bassist who, at one time, was one of the youngest members of the musician's union in Louisville, Kentucky, the city where he was born and raised.
He graduated from Doss High School in 1973 and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and his master's degree from Northern Kentucky University.
His parents, Omer Lee "Shorty" Chesser and Delores Hiner Chesser preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pamela Smith Chesser; son, Jonathan; daughter, Lauren Holland (Ken); sister, Carole Ramey; brother-in-law, Greg Smith (Denise); nieces, Elise and Gabrielle; nephews, Gage and Camden; and many extended family members.
Visitation will be held at First Church of Christ, in Burlington, KY (6080 Camp Ernst Road), on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., with the funeral service taking place at 6. A private burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Alzheimer's Association - Fraternal Order of Police
Or Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.stithfuneralhome.com.