Chester L. Hammell, Jr., age 63, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Chester L. and Marion L. Schnelle Hammell, Sr. In 1982 he opened and was still operating Hammell’s Tax and Accounting in Hillsboro, he was formerly associated with Merchants National Bank serving as Vice President, he was a member of Highland Lodge #38 Free and Accepted Masons; and member and Past President of Hillsboro Rotary. He is survived by his mother Marion Hammell of Lynchburg; and three brothers, Steven L. Hammell of Mason, Daniel E. Hammell of Lynchburg, and Geoffrey J. Hammell of Lynchburg. He is preceded in death by his father Chester L. Hammell, Sr. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Leo Kuhn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Barker Cemetery near Pricetown. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Memorial donations may be made to the Highland County Humane Society, P.O. Box 471, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. For more information and to sign our on-line register, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
Dear Hammell Family; So sorry to read of the passing of Chester.It has been a while since I took him to the Merchants bank for an interview but he was quickly employed and served Uncle Newt Winkle well according to Newt. Of course the rest of you boys also remember Skip and our school experiences.May Chester rest in peace and may each of you find comfort in his memory.Bless you all Skip
I send a fond farewell to my good friend. You will be sorely missed. Mrs. Hammell, take comfort in knowing that you had a very special human being for a son and I had a very special person for a friend. May God Bless Your Family..
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Chester. I fondly remember our High School days riding the bus to Lynchburg. And also riding the horses at your place on Sunday afternoons. God bless you and give you comfort.
I will truly miss one-of-a-kind person. No matter what the day, Chester was always with a smile on his face and a shoulder to listen. My heart goes out to his family. Chester will be missed by all who have associated their lives with his. Bye.
What a great loss for the community.Chester will be dearly missed.He wasn,t only our tax accountent but a dear friend.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time.
What a great loss for the community.Chester will be dearly missed.He wasn,t only our tax accountent but a dear friend.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time.
I am saddened to hear of Chester's passing. He was always pleasant and friendly, with a smile for all, and will be missed by all who knew him. May God comfort his family during this painful time of loss.
To the Hammell Family We are very sorry to learn about the passing of Chet. He will be greatly missed by all. Joe F.
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Chester, I graduated with him, and rode the school bus with him at Pricetown. He will be sadly missed.
Donna Collins
Dear Marion and Family...
I was so sorry to hear of Chesters' passing. He was a good and loyal friend to many of us throughout the years.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, but I pray the memories you have all shared together will sustain you in the days ahead.
Leslie Ramsey and Family
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CHET PASSING I WILL MISS HIM
Marion, Steve, Geoff and Dan, so sorry to read of Chester's death. It has been a long time since I've seen all of you. It was a fun time way back when. I remember a lot of good times.
Geoff, I am so sorry to hear of your brother's death. I know you were close. Please accept my sympathies and prayers.
Pat
Hammell family, I remember Chester fondly from HS. Just wish I had some words of comfort...but i know there are none, May he rest in peace.
CHESTER WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM AS A KIND AND GENEROUS PERSON. OUR CONDOLENCES TO ALL HIS FAMILY.
I was shocked to hear of Chester's passing. I will always remember him as a kind and friendly man. My heart goes out to all the family as I'm sure you are missing a son, brother and friend. May he rest in peace!
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, Marion..Chester was a great person and a devoted family man. He will be missed by so many!
I too will always remember the the High School days with Chester. He will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We were saddened to hear of Chester's passing. Our memories are from our school days with Chester and he was a kind and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
We are so sorry to hear this we will miss him much WINONA AND lOWELL SWAYNE
I am sorry I was not able to attend the visitation Chester was a great friend all through school. We always chatted when we met on the street over the years.
I am sorry I was not able to attend the visitation. Chester was a dear friend all through school and we always exchanged words when we met on the street. My sympathy goes out to all the family
Marion, Steve, Geoff & Dan, I am so sorry to hear of Chester's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathies to the family. We are sadden to hear of your loss. Ches has been a big part of our lives and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest well our friend!
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF CHESTER'S PASSING.. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND & WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE.. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. OUR PRAYER'S GO OUT TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU & BE WITH YOU.
I have known Chester for many years. I worked with him at Merchants Bank for a short time and he has done our taxes for many years. He was always friendly and willing to help you with any problem you shared with him. He will be greatly missed. It was a privelege to know him. We extend our sympathy to his family.
to all chet's family; we send our condolences to you. i always called him chet and he was always willing to help when needed. we will miss him so much. god bless.