Chester L. Brown

CHESTER L. BROWN, 98, of Brookville, Ohio and formerly of Hilliard and Lewisburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Brookhaven Nursing Center. Chester was born in Lewisburg, Ohio on June 2, 1912, son of the late Cebary Grover and Grace Florence (Kunkle) Brown. Chester was a retired Supervisor for the Marble Cliff Quarries Company following 37 years of service in Lewisburg and Columbus, Ohio and Vancouver, Canada and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lewisburg. Chester loved bowling, fishing and gardening.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Emma Catherine (Nienke) Brown in 2003; son: Wayne Lamar Brown in 1957; Brothers: Howard E. Brown in 1992, Spencer R. Brown in 1963 and Raymond K. Brown in 1982.

Chester is survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Albert E. & Adeline Brown of Lewisburg; sisters: Sylvia Boger of Lewisburg and Mildred R. Jordan of Parkville, Maryland; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Barnes Funeral Home, 411 North Commerce Street, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338 with Rev. Brent L. Cavendish officiating. Interment will be held in Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg. Family will receive friends on Friday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com