Chester Wayne Wilson
Born May 18, 1935 to John C & Ida Starrett Wilson in Avinger, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Carriemae Wilson Walker, brothers Herman “ Jug”, Alex “Buddy”, Wendell, Jerald, and Clarence Wilson. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley Renfrow Wilson, daughter Vicki Wilson of White Oak, sons Gary Wilson & Jalaine of Kilgore, Ronnie Wilson & Joanne of Hughes Springs, 8 grand, 21 great, 1 great great, number step grandkids and a host of nieces and nephews.
Serving active duty as a SP4 US Army from 1953 – 1955 and honorably discharged October 31, 1961. Chet met Shirley in Anadarko, Oklahoma while stationed at Fort Sill Military Base. They were married November 6, 1955 at the apartment Chet had rented and furnished before bringing Shirley to Avinger. They resided in Avinger for 40 years before moving to Longview in 2003 and eventually moving to Arabella Independent Living.
During Chet’s lifetime, he served as song leader for 21 years at the First Baptist Church of Avinger, ordained as a Deacon in 1964 and was involved with the youth for many years. Employed at Lone Star Steel for
Refereed basketball, member of the SBOA; coached Little League Baseball and Pee Wee Basketball in Avinger; served on school board for Avinger ISD 9 years; charter member of the Hughes Springs Ambulance service serving 30 years; Deputy Constable under his Uncle GT Starrett for several years; charter member of the Avinger Lions Club; helped start Miss Avinger Pageant & MC’ing for several years, and a member of the original Wildflower Trails Committee.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 1024 at Woodland Hills Baptist Church in Longview. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. at the Avinger Cemetery.
A visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church in Avinger on Tuesday, January 30 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Services are under the direction of Reeder- Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Chet’s name.