Chester Cantley

On November 6, 2013, Chester Cantley went to his Heavenly homecoming. He passed peacefully in the midst of the morning sunrise and was surrounded by his family at Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson. Chester was born November 22, 1922, in Raleigh County, West Virginia to Clounie and Martha Farley Cantley. He was the oldest of seven children. His brother, John Floyd Cantley, currently resides in Princeton, West Virginia. He graduated from Marsh Fork High School in 1940 and enrolled in classes at Beckley College, Beckley, WV. Chester was trained and worked as a butcher until he joined the army and fought in World War II He served in Europe with General Patton's army and was honorably discharged in 1945. He took full advantage of the GI bill and enrolled at Anderson College University in 1946. There he met freshmen student and future wife, Esther Elsie Lighty. They were married at Pleasant Prairie Church of God, Satanta, Kansas, June 10, 1948. He completed his Bachelor's degree in 1950. Chester later completed a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Ball State University in 1966. In 1952, the couple and their first born journeyed to Alaska. He taught 18 years in the Alaska Public School System and commercially fished for salmon during the summers for 33 years. Chester dedicated his life to Christian service at a early age and was a life long member of the Church of God in Anderson. He was a current member of Park Place Church of God in Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife Esther of 65 years; oldest son, Shelby Mary Cantley; four grandchildren, Scott Joanna Cantley, Matthew Misty Cantley, Robyn John Cantley Shelton, and Elena Cantley; five great-grandchildren, Justin, Gabriella, Ezra, Isabella, and Alexander. Chester was preceded in death by his youngest son, Timothy Frances Cantley and five siblings. A memorial service will be held at Park Place Church of God on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor David Markle and Pastor Carma Wood officiating. The family will greet guests and receive condolences at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service. In Lieu of flowers, friends and family are asked to make contributions to Park Place Church of God Children's Center Food Pantry or Heartland Hospice in Indianapolis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory. www.loosecares.com

Chester Cantley

November 22, 1922 - November 6, 2013