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Jerry Jackson Chesser Sr.

1936 - 2019

Jerry Jackson Chesser Sr. obituary, 1936-2019, Huntsville, AL

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Spry Funeral Home & Crematory - Huntsville
2411 Memorial Parkway N.W.
Huntsville, Alabama

Jerry Chesser Obituary

Jerry Jackson Chesser, Sr. 82 of Huntsville, Al passed away in his home surrounded by family April 1, 2019. The visitation will be held at Spry Funeral Home Thursday, April 4th, 2019 from 6-8pm. The service will be Friday also at Spry Funeral Home, 1pm. A graveside service to follow will be held at Valhalla Memorial Gardens. Mr. Chesser was born in Chelsea, Al on August 1, 1936. He was a proud graduate of Marion Military Institute. President & CEO of Shelby Contracting (Family road construction business till sold in 2008). He then founded & was chairman of the board of Chesser Contracting in 2011 till present. Mr. Chesser wore many hats: Entrepreneur of many businesses, Shriner, Chairman of the board of Colonial Bank, Chairman of Licensing Board for general contractors, and a Member of the Alabama Road Builders Association. Preceded in death by parents Mary Margaret & LP Chesser and his sister, Madelyn Chesser. Survived by brother, Ronnie Chesser (Cathy) and nephew Ron Chesser Jr (MaryAnne) and niece Jill Chesser with a host of grand nieces and nephews. Jerry was a devoted father and is survived by his five children. Karol Chesser, Mother to: Sonya Chesser, Jerry Jackson Chesser Jr. (Natalia), Leslie Chesser (Cindy). Bama Chesser (deceased) Mother to: Madelyn Jamelle Chesser, Jackson Folsom Chesser (Susanna). He was a loving grandfather to his 7 grandchildren: JJ III, Jadyn, Nastya, Tymur, Jesse, Brooke & Konner. Pallbearers will be Ronnie, Jay, Les, Jackson, Ron Jr, and JJ Chesser.

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 2 to Apr. 5, 2019.

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April 8, 2019
mike kincer
Sonya, Jay ,Les, I am so sorry about your father passing. Your father was a great man and have many fond memories of my time at Shelby.
April 6, 2019
Jay, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. We are thinking of you and your family.
Danny and Renee Short
April 5, 2019
My condolences go to the Chesser family. May comfort be found during this time.
April 4, 2019
We are sorry for your loss. Mom and Dad thought so much of him. May your family feel God's peace and love during this time.

Steve and Taska Clark
April 4, 2019
J T
You have my sincere condolences for your loss. They will be sorely missed. May you fine comfort from family,friends and the Bible. Death will soon be no more. 1 Corn.15:26 gives us that hope.
April 3, 2019
AC GA
Please accept my condolences for your loss. May we continue to give thanks to God during this sad and difficult time because his loyal love endures forever. Psalms 136:1.
April 3, 2019
Jennifer W
To The Chesser Family,

My deepest condolences to the family for such a loss. He was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.Although no words can really help ease your grief, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
April 3, 2019
Malinda Pearson
My condolences to the Chesser family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 3, 2019
Offering my heartfelt condolences to the Chesser family in your hour of grief. May the peace of God comfort you through this most difficult time.
April 3, 2019
M
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear love one. May God continue to be with your family during this diffucult time.
April 2, 2019
To the family,

I express my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I pray for your strength as each day passes. Continue to reflect on the memories that brought so much joy. Seek refuge in the God of all comfort and he will sustain you.

R.D.

Birmingham, AL
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Memorial Events
for Jerry Chesser

Apr
4
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spry Funeral Home & Crematory - Huntsville
2411 Memorial Parkway N.W., Huntsville, AL 35810
Apr
5
Service
1:00 p.m.
Spry Funeral Home & Crematory - Huntsville
2411 Memorial Parkway N.W., Huntsville, AL 35810
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Spry Funeral Home & Crematory - Huntsville
2411 Memorial Parkway N.W., Huntsville, AL 35810
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