Herbert Ronald Chester

Herbert Ronald Chester, 84, of Morganton, NC, died Monday, March 6, 2017. Born in Caldwell County, NC on September 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Lindsey Chester and Essie Mae Lingle Chester.
Herbert loved his family dearly and they were his number one priority. He was a hardworking man.
Leaving behind to cherish his memory are, son, Ronnie Chester and wife, Wanda Denice Campbell Chester; daughter, Dianne C. Green; brothers, Al and Howard Chester; and sister, Sue Fruittcher and husband, Keith. He is also survived by the lights of his life, grandchildren, Aron Von Chester, Sandra McKinney, and Roger McKinney and wife, April B.; great-grandchildren, Thomas McKinney, Tyler McKinney, Aleah McKinney, Roger T. McKinney, II, Katy Kirby, and McKenzie Kirby; and great-great-grandchildren; Kylah Corpening.
In addition to his parents, Herbert is preceded in death by his wife whom he greatly loved, Doris Chester; and a number of siblings.
The family will receive friends from 2-3pm, Friday, March 10, 2017 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The service will be held at 3pm Friday, March 10, in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Burl Sain officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sossomanfh.com.