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Chester McPhearson Obituary
Mr. Chester M. McPhearson, Jr., age 81, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Thursday, August 3, 2006, in Ocean Springs.
Mr. McPhearson was born in Heidelburg, MS., and was a resident of Ocean Springs for sixty years. He was the former owner of McPhearson's Mens Wear for thirty five years. He was a US Army WWII Veteran, having served in the European Theatre. He was a former mayor of Ocean Springs from 1981-1989, an Ocean Springs Alderman for 8 years, and a member of the Ocean Springs School Board for 9 years. He had been active in the Jaycees and the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce in the early years of those organizations. A lifelong golfer, he was a member of the Gulf Hills Men's Golf Association. He was also a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he was a former president of the church board.
Mr. McPhearson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane McPhearson.
Survivors include two daughters, Lou (Charles) Cheek of Augusta, GA., and Linda (Ben) Walker of Alexandria, LA., son, Richard (Ruth) McPhearson of Ocean Springs, MS., sister, Mary (Ray) Dolan of Cloquet, MN., two grandchildren, Michael Cheek and Kaitlin Walker, special friend, Sue McClamrock, and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Sunday, August 6, 2006, from 5-8 PM, at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. On Monday, August 7, 2006, there will be a 10 AM graveside service in Evergreen Cemetery in Ocean Springs.
Honorary pallbearers will be Will Charbonnet, Max Jordan, Larry Brewer, Glenn Young, Buddy Beaugez, and Ron Woods.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 638, Gulfport, MS. 39506, or to the St. Vincent De Paul Community Pharmacy, 681 Division Street, Biloxi, MS., 39530.
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Memories and Condolences
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JoRee Pennell Pease
August 7, 2006
We always enjoyed knowing and working with Chester, especially during his time on the Ocean Springs School Board. His contributions to the city of Ocean Springs were many.
JoRee Pennell Pease
Ann Miller
August 7, 2006
My thoughts and prayers for Mr. McPhearson and the family.
Jim and Alice Frye
August 6, 2006
Lou,
Alice and I were really saddened to here of your Dad's death. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
George Ramsay
August 6, 2006
My dad, Stanley Ramsay, sends his condolences. He said he enjoyed working with your father when he was mayor and renewed the friendship in the last year when they would see each other at the dialysis clinic in Pascagoula. Poor health prevents dad from attending. Mom says Mr. McPhearson was always polite. She bought me many pairs of Keds at your father's store.
Zell Ruczko
August 5, 2006
Lou, I was very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family will be in my prayers. With love and sympathy, Zell
Daniel Seymour
August 5, 2006
Mr. McPherson was a fine man. My condolences to the family.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
August 5, 2006
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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