He was a member of Grace Community Baptist Church, United States Army Veteran, and retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife Eunice Mattingly Chism; daughter Michelle Goetzinger (Lester); grand-puppy Haley.
His funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Okolona. Burial Highland Memorial Gardens. Visitation Friday 2-8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, family request expressions of sympathy can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or donor’s choice.