He was born in Altha, Florida, May 10, 1933, served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army. His favorite hobbies were working and fishing.
Chester is survived by his wife of 59 years Polly Hamm, Children: Chyrl "Sheree" Hamm, William "Bill" C. Hamm Jr., and Daniel Timothy "Tim" Hamm, grandchildren Richard Grady Jasso, Kristina "Kristie" Rovira, Mary Catherine Hamm, Danielle Chevrier and Sarah Chevier, brothers Joe and Gerald Hamm, and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 PM with the funeral service at 10 AM Saturday at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home at Glen Abbey.