of Helena, AR
January 15, 1925 - March 28, 2017
Mon H. Chin, age 92, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Helena. Mon was born January 15, 1925 at Kwangzhou, China to the late Mark Kai Liu and Mark Gum Oy. He immigrated to the United States in 1943 at the age of 18. Mon served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was stationed in Brownville, Texas. After getting out of the service, he returned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and worked in the Philadelphia Shipyard.
In 1949 he married Janice A. Mark of Camden, New Jersey.
In 1955 he and his family moved from Camden to Helena, Arkansas and opened his business, OK Army Surplus. His working career also included the maintenance department for Ford, Bacon and Davis at the Gardinier Chemical plant, head of maintenance at the National River Academy and a partner in Sanders and Chin Construction Company, whose crowning work included the restoration of Helena's Edwardian Inn, Bed & Breakfast.
In his earlier years, Mon liked to fish and bowl. He won numerous trophies for his bowling. He loved to build things. Mon even built the family home on Springdale Road from the foundation up. He never tired of holding a hammer.
In later years, he took care of his wife. When her battle with Alzheimer's Disease worsened, Mon was always by her side. Now they are together again.
Mon is survived by four children, Dr. Leslie R. Chin of Helena, Randy L. Chin of Campobello, South Carolina, Janice M. Hensley and husband, Steve, of Helena, and Janette M. Chin of Foley, Alabama; two grandchildren, Dr. Stacy J. Wooten of Washington, DC and Carly R. Wexler of Arlington, Tennessee; and three great-grandchildren, Barrett Brady, Gibson Wooten, and Riley Wexler.
He was preceded in death by parents; his wife of 67 years, Janice; two brothers, Buck F. Chu and Mak Pak Kin; and a sister, Katherine Hong of Toronto, Canada.
The family would like to invite all friends and family to a reception to honor and celebrate the life of Mon Chin. This reception will be held on Saturday, April 8, from 2:00-5:00 p.m., with eulogy at 3:00 p.m., at Bailee Maes' Backroom reception hall, 209 Rightor Street in Helena.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation made to either FMC Home Therapies, 2010 North State Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614 or National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 (www.kidneys.org/donate ).
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Leslie,
Sorry for the loss of your father. I know he will be missed, but your memories will help keep him close. The good part about growing up in a small town is that we all knew each other's parents, and they knew us.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers,
Leslie & Family, Very sorry to hear of your loss, I did not know your Dad personally, but know he will be missed by all, Prayers for your family & Dad
Fay Van
Leslie.so very sorry for your loss
I really throught a lot of your father.he always had a hello for me.you and your family are in my prayers.
I was a Cub Scout and then a Boy Scout in the 1960s. I have fond memories of buying camping and hiking gear at the Army Surplus store. My Daddy liked camping and our family vacations often meant we camped cross country or in the Ozarks.
I was personally blessed to have grown up in a place where people like Mr. Chin were an important part of my community life and experience.
My condolences to the family and my thanks to God for his having been part of my life.
Dear Chin Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of my friend and partner Mon Chin. He was a fine man.
My heartfelt sympathy to you all,
Robert A. Sanders, J.C. Sanders, Melinda J. Sanders Bennett,
Jackie S. Sanders
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious father. I pray for peace and comfort for your family. You are in our prayers.
Dr. Chin and family, your father was a remarkable and talented man of integrity who made quite an impact on our town. I remember the gifts of bok choy wrapped in chinese newspaper that Henry King would bring home from the chemical plant where they worked. Your dad will be remembered fondly, and your family can be proud of the legacy that your father leaves behind.
Randy, Leslie, Janet, Janice, so sorry to hear of your father passing, you are in my prayers.
Lifting prayers for everyone.
Leslie and family.. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you face these trying times.. May God Give you Strength and Guidance
Dear Janice and Chin family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I will keep all of you in my prayer!
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our prayers are with you for this time of sorrow and in the coming months.
I am deeply saddened to hear the news of your dad's passing.
He was a man with strong will and character
I know that he had a major influence on your life.
Stay strong and may his soul rest in peace! I hope you find some comfort knowing he is reunited with your mom.
We are so very sorry for your loss, fathers are so special. We pray God's comfort on you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers your father was a outstanding family man,gentleman and friend to all. Jim Mayer
I have known Mon Chin for a long time and very much enjoyed talking with him through the years. I saw him at Wal-Mart several weeks ago and we talked about the old days. It was great to see him again.