Chester William Arthur

Chester William Arthur June 25, 1912 – January 16, 2006 Chester Arthur passed away Monday, January 16, 2006 at Lake Shore Village Nursing Home. Services will be Friday, January 20 at 9:30 am at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Krupicka officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6–8 pm Thursday, January 19 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Chester was born in Waco to Chester and Agnes Arthur. He married Anna Marie Paulsen July 9, 1938. He was a Waco Fire Fighter from 1943 until he retired as a Lieutenant in 1967. He loved being a fireman and received great joy in helping anyone. He always said, “If I had my life to live over, I would be a fireman again”. After his retirement he became the supervisor at Baylor University in the paint department for 23 years. He loved to work with his hands and built several homes in Waco. All who knew Chester knew his beautiful smile and the song that he carried in his heart. He is survived by his daughter, Peggy Townsend of Waco; sister, Agnes Decker of Waco; brother, Charles Arthur of Plano; grandchildren, Chip Townsend and wife, Mindy, Lisa Hudgens and husband, Donald, Trey Arthur and wife, Tessa and 7 great grandchildren. Chester was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Anna of 62 years, his son, Chester Jr., his parents, and brothers, Rozy Arthur and Reynolds Arthur. Pall bearers are Allen Arthur, Chief John Johnston, Ervin Davis, Jeff Horton, Dick Kettler and Trey Arthur. Honorary pallbearers are the Waco Fire Fighters. A special “thank you” to Dr. Ross Shipp, the nurses/staff at Lake Shore Village Nursing Home and Ervin Mr. Ed Davis, his longtime dear friend and barber. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey