Chester O. Bethel
Chester O. Bethel, 89, of Nederland, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born on October 2, 1928, in Hochatown, Oklahoma, to Mary Henrietta Kincaid Bethel and William Jennings Bethel.
Chester enjoyed flying, and he was a pilot for many years. He loved music, ranching, and helping others. Working was his passion, but most of all, he loved his family. Chester was a sixty-three-year member of the Lake Jackson Masonic Lodge #1317.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Bethel; and daughters, Donna Fontaine; Debbie Foreman and her husband, Roger; and Deanna Morgan and her husband, Kenneth, all of Nederland; grandchildren, Wendy Showalter, Shane Fontaine; Caylan Daughrity and his wife, Hailee; Rylan Daughrity and his wife, Dawn; Brelan Daughrity and his wife, Regina; Melissa Foreman; Jared Foreman; Kenan Morgan and his wife, Amy; and Kory Morgan; fourteen step grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Mildred Baxter of Fouke, Arkansas; and brothers, James B. Bethel and his wife, Ann, of Kerrville; William J. Bethel, Jr. of Pearland; Donald G. Bethel and his wife, Pat, of Bossier City, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Betty Bethel; brothers, Stanley Bethel and John W. Bethel; sister, Wanda L. Castle; and great-granddaughter, Macy Michelle Morgan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dwelling Place Church of God, 21688 IH 10, Vidor, Texas 77662.
A gathering of Mr. Bethel’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.
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Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
- 3098 us 69 nederland texas 77627
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 04/07/2018
- 10:00 am
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 04/06/2018
- 3:53 am
Comments
Cecil Roberts
He was a fine man and I appreciate everything he did for me. Thank you Chester.
Bro. Donald Frazier
My heart is sadden to learn of the loss of Bro. Chester. He was a man who loved God and his wife and his family. Loved to hear him sing for the Lord. He will be missed by one and all. My prayer is for peace and comfort for the family. God Bless.
Arwin & Jane Burkett
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family.
John and Shari Woolson
I know you loved your Uncle Chester so much. So sorry for his passing. Much love to you during this time of loss.
George & Rhonda Crowson
Bro. Bethel will be missed by so many people. He was a great friend for the past 60 years. Bro Chester Bethel & Sis. Betty Bethel, they both were loving, caring, and great prayer partners. I am so glad that we met the Bethel family so many years ago at C;lute 1st Assembly of God Church. . We made a lot of memories. Not only with Bro. & Sis Bethel, but with Donna, Debbie, & Deanna.. Those days in Clute are memories that no one can take away from us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. We love you all.
Lee Gentil
It was my good fortune to know Chester, truly an honest man for all seasons. I know in my heart he is now with his Lord and Savior!
Lynn Daughrity
I have known Chester for more than 50 years. Always had a twinkle in his eye in both good times and bad. He will be missed but will be reunited with those who have everlasting life.
Alfred Gibson
Just saw that Bro. Bethel passed away. He was a precious man. Praying for you all.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).