Chester Kent Hines' Obituary
Chester Kent Hines, 76 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Town and Country, MO. He was born in Glasgow, MT, the son of the late Howard and Helen (Petter) Hines. Chester was an avid athlete, and even in his later years, participated in golf, baseball, basketball, and bowling. In his youth he was an accomplished boxer, having been a champion in the Golden Gloves program in Seattle, WA. Memberships included, Columbia Jaycees, Columbia Gymnastic Association, and Teamsters Local #688, St. Louis, MO. He was a retired driver with Interstate Brands Bakery, St. Louis, MO. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was married to the late Mary (Hirsch) Hines. They were married on August 29, 1959, at Hollywood, CA. She had passed away July 5, 2005.
VisitationSunday, January 20, 2013 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
ServicesMonday, January 21, 2013 11:00 amLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, Illinois
IntermentSt. Paul Lutheran CemeteryColumbia, Illinois
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsSt. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL 62236
SurvivorsDaughter, Denise (Jody) Johnson of Columbia, ILSon, Kenneth (Susie) Hines of Columbia, ILDaughter, Joanna Vogt of Waterloo, ILGrandchildren, Erica (Justin) Garleb, and Andreas Johnson, Devin, Ruby, and James Hines, Alyssa and Avery Vogt Sister, Ellen (Jerry) Guyton of Reno, NVSister-In-Law, Elaine Stutsman of Hannibal, MOSister-In-Law, Bonnie Ashford of Labelle, MONiece, Glenna Ford of Dupo, ILGreat-Niece, Tracy Hall of Dupo, ILOther Relatives and Friends
Also Preceded In Death BySister-In-Law, Joanne Tungate
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