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Otis Chestnut Obituary
Services entrusted to the staff of Pearson’s Funeral Home.
Otis “Dutchie” Chestnut was born November 8, 1941, in Lexington County, He was the son of the late Alexander and Emily D. Chestnut. He entered into eternal rest January 11, 2010, in Providence Hospital. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Chestnut.
He was educated in the public schools of Lexington County and graduated from Lakeview High School. He became a member of Mt. Pisgah AME Church at an early age and sang in the choir for many years. He was employed at Crowson Stone Printing for 49 years.
Otis was an avid Carolina Gamecock football fan. He also loved traveling, fishing and going to the beach.
Otis is survived by his wife of 42 years, Loretta Flateau Chestnut; and two sons, Capt. Otis Eugene (Brenda) Chestnut and Keith (Evelyn) Chestnut Sr.; a brother, George (Faye) Chestnut; and a sister, Deborah L. Chestnut; uncles, William Brown, Walter Brown, Frank (Annie Ruth) Dowdy; aunt, Mildred Brooks; 10 grandchildren, Otis Isiah Chestnut, Robert M. Chestnut, Olivia Chestnut, Ethan Chestnut, Kateara Chestnut, Keith Alex Chestnut Jr., Madison Chestnut, Megan Baker, Gabrielle Barber, Brittany Robinson; brothers-in-law, Albert Flateau Jr., Keith D. (Marsha) Flateau; sisters-in-law, Cynthia F. (Willis) Clarkson and Beryl Flateau-Good; and special nephew, Jeffrey T. Charles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and devoted friends of the family, Tracy Jacobs and Terri Chestnut.
Special gratitude to: Dr. Frank Warder, Dr. Gary Bell, Barbara Brown, Mildred Mills, South Carolina Oncology, Tri County Hospice, Regency Hospice, Crowson Stone Printing, Providence Hospitals.
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Memories and Condolences
for Otis Chestnut
Chaplain Tobie Pollock
January 17, 2010
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Mr. Otis' pastoral care. I pray that you find comfort in his memories.
Willie & Lucille Adams
January 17, 2010
Loretta,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. You know the special friendship we enjoyed with you and Otis, our memories are special. The Homegoing Service was very uplifting. Stay in touch!
Billy & Lucille Adams
January 15, 2010
To: Loretta and The Chestnut Family
With Deepest Sympathy.
-Leanna (Lee) G. Ulmer and Children
William Hare
January 15, 2010
To the Chestnut Family, 'Then I saw a New Heaven'(Revelations 21 1-5)You all have been a family to us. We hold you Dearly.
We are just a PRAYER away.
LOVE, Cooley, Leomie & all of the Hares of Columbia & Clemson, SC
Cheryl Powell
January 15, 2010
May God continue to bless and strengthen you. As you make a new transition without Otis, earthly presence, be at peace and remain encouraged.(Cheryl Pressey-Powell and your friends at Tucker Center)
January 15, 2010
To the Chestnut and Flateau Families,
You are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. May God's peace be with you.
Rose Noah Crook and Amy Northrop
Gail Downey
January 15, 2010
Mr. Otis was a dear friend. We will miss him greatly. He was a constant in our lives for many years. Always smiling, always a friend. We will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
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