In Memoriam : Chester Gallender, Jr.

Chester Gallender, Jr. Chester Leoran Gallender, Jr. - age: 66
(March 09, 1944 to February 05, 2011 )
Resident of Baytown, Texas

Visitation Information:
1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 11, 2011
Bates Family Funeral Home

Obituary:
Mr. Chester Leoran Gallender, Jr., 66, of Baytown, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at his home.

Chester was born March 9, 1944 in Boxelder, Texas, to Chester Sr. and John Ida Wilsford Gallender. On October 21, 1966, he was married to Judy Ann Hutchinson in De Kalb, Texas.

He was preceded in death by a special nephew, Lee Hutchinson.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judy Hutchinson Gallender of Baytown, Texas; two daughters and a son-in-law, Carla Lancaster of Wake Village, Texas and Melissa and Craig Contreras of Baytown, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Sandra Gallender of Village Mills, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law, Terry and George Merritt of Mesquite, Texas; grandchildren, Kasey Merriman of Texarkana, Texas; Hailey and Cullen Gallender of Village Mills, Texas and Bryce and Madi Contreras of Baytown, Texas; and one great grandchild, Jude Merriman-Lassiter of Texarkana, Texas.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm at Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church in The Busch Center.

Visitation will be held from 1pm to 2pm Friday, February 11, 2011 at Bates Family Funeral Home.

Services will be 2pm Friday, February 11, 2011 at Bates Family Funeral Home in De Kalb, Texas with Robby Bates officiating. Interment will follow at Woodmen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Day School for Little People, 2714 Ferry Rd., Baytown, Texas 77520.





Joe Seburn - February 7, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Dear Gallendar Family, Although it has been a number of years since I have seen or talked to Chester I still considered him a great friend. My most sincere regrets to the whole family. I know he will be truly missed by all. I can't help but smile as I sit here remembering some of our experiences at Exxon. Some were fun and some were difficult but we made it through them all safely with Chester's help. So sorry I can't make the services but I will be there in prayers.


Glenn Merrill - February 8, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
My deepest condolances go to all of Chesters family and friends. I hired in with Chester at the Humble Oil Refinery and worked with or around him until he retired. We shared many work experiences and some fishing. Chester could be counted on anytime we had Electrical Power Systems Problems when he was our "626". Judy I feel you probably dreaded those 2 am and weekend telephone calls, therefore, I thank you for sharing him with his work family, also. May God Bless You and Your Family.


Steven Bennett - February 9, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
To the family of Chester Gallender, Very sorry to hear about Chester. He will be missed.


Pam Willis - February 10, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Dear Melissa & Craig and family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.


Colin Collins - February 14, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Chris. Sorry to hear about your dad's passing, hope you are doing well. Take care cap'n. Colin