Dallas Lynn Chestnut

Dallas was born on January 4, 1934 in Clay Center, Kansas to the late Hazel and Dewey Chestnut. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Chestnut, and his sister Betty Algren (Curtis).

Dallas was a pilot for Eastern Airlines for 23 years, and co-owner of Gallahan’s Hose & Hydraulics. He served in the U. S. Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma from 1956-1958.

He enjoyed playing pool volleyball, riding bikes and motorcycles, RVing and traveling. He was a multi-sport athlete at Clay County Community High School in Kansas; an alumnus of the University of Kansas, where he was a champion diver and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity; and Kansas State University. He was a participant in four National Senior Olympics in his 70’s and 80’s, winning medals in pole vaulting, basketball and tennis.

Dallas spent his final Golden Years making new friends living at Spring Arbor, finding joy in ping pong, visiting with loved ones, and singing.

Survivors include his children Paula Chestnut (Kevin), Kirk Chestnut, Kathy Baker (Mike), Philip Chestnut (Jennifer), sister Kaye Chestnut, former daughter-in-law Tracey Chestnut and three grandchildren Kelsey (Ricky), Karri (Alton) and Austin.

A service will be held at 4:00 PM on November 25, 2025 at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 1621 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Burial will be private.

The family wishes to thank the entire Spring Arbor family for their love and care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Spring Arbor Walk to End Alzheimer’s team at https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=18958&pg=team&team_id=932388

An Online Guestbook will be available at www.mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com