of Benton, KY
August 17, 1939 - July 28, 2017
John ''Bo'' Cannon Chism, 77, of Benton, KY passed away July 28, 2017 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab Center in Calvert City, KY. Born August 17, 1939 to Frank Lee and Mary Elizabeth Chism. He served in the US Army for 4 years, worked as an engineer at Osceola Hospital, Columbia Ribbon in Blytheville and retired from Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY after 23 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his son: Russell Lee Chism; daughter: Michelle (David) Durpetti; granddaughter: Alyssa Durpetti; brother: Clyde Chism; sisters: Vivian Watkins, Clair Howard, Adell Gresham, Charlene Tedford, Lela McGarrity, Vera Jackson and Dorothy Light. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Lee ''Boy'' Chism, Charles Chism and Billy James ''Dibo'' Chism; sisters: Alene Hicks, Helen Sporleder and Elizabeth Pitts.
So sorry to hear of John's passing. My mother used to baby sit MIchelle for John and Wana when they lived in Luxora. My deepest condolences to Rusty and Michelle and all of John's family and friends.