of Marshall, AR
April 6, 1917 - July 31, 2013
Chester Lyle Proctor, age 96, a beloved resident of Marshall, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on April 06, 1917 to the late William Newton Proctor and Mattie Dean Proctor of McFadden, Arkansas.
Chester married the love of his life, Naoma Kathryn Bigham on December 09, 1939. He and his family resided in Newport, Arkansas where he owned and operated Proctor's New Lion Service Station. Later, he relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas where he retired in 1980 from Porter Foods. Following retirement, he moved to Marshall, Arkansas where he was a devoted husband and grandfather. During his life, he was an active member of the Church of Christ located in Marshall, Arkansas. He was also a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Freemasons.
Chester is preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, LaVonne Proctor and Jeanette Jennings.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Naoma Kathryn Proctor of Springdale; five grandchildren, Bryan Lyle Jennings of Aspen, CO, Leslie Kathryn Jennings, Leah Sarah Johnson, Lucas Barr Jennings and James Raleigh Jennings, all of Fayetteville; and two great-grandchildren, Eli Duvol Jennings and Evan Campbell Johnson.
Funeral services for Chester Proctor will be 2:00 PM Monday, August 05, 2013 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Randy Searight officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Sunday, August 04, 2013 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens.
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6 Condolence(s)
Brenda Lewis
Sunday, August 4, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Proctor passing away. He and Mrs. Proctor were very special to me during mine and Merl's working in Marshall. I know you kids were very close to him and he was so proud of each of you. I would love to see all of you, give your grandma a hug for me. Love you all.
Pat Crumpton Crofford
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Sending my prayers to your family. So sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Proctor. I was part of the Newport Class of 65....Jeanette, Cherry, Betty and Pat. Mr. Proctor was always so kind and "tolerant" of us girls and all we got into! God bless you all and provide you with all the peace and comfort you need during this difficult time.
Rick and Janice Horton
Friday, August 2, 2013
We are so sad to hear of Mr. Proctor's passing. We have so many good memories of our friendship with Mr. and Mrs. Proctor and their family. Mrs. Proctor, we will always remember how much pride and love Mr. Proctor had for you and his family. He will always be with you in your heart. We feel honored to have known him and to know you.
Bethel and Bentley Massey
Friday, August 2, 2013
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Proctor family.
Naoma, I am so thankful I had the priviledge of being a friend to you and Mr. Chester. I always enjoyed visiting with you about your family and your Grandchildren and those Great Greats..
May God give you strength thru this difficult time,
God Bless,
Bethel and Bentley Massey
Joe and Becky Sullivan
Friday, August 2, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Chester. Joe's parents enjoyed being neighbors with the Proctors for many years and loved watching you "Jennings kids" grow up. You will always cherish the memories of the good times with Papa Chester. Chester was a good man who will be missed by many people. Our prayers are with you.
Joyce Ayres
Thursday, August 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the priviledge of being one of Chester's nurses at Homestyle Assisted Living. He will be greatly missed. God Bless.