Our hearts go out to Aunt Florance and all the family. We loved Uncle Chet, a wonderful man and will miss his stories and passion for family. Take care... we know he is watching over all of you. Much love, Linda & Will Maher

I met Chet & Florence Southworth in 1992 when they came to visit my parents in Picayune, MS after the men had re-united so many years after WWII. We instantly adopted them & they did the same. Too many wonderful memories to list. The greatness of this man was that he & Florence never stopped coming to stay with my Mom & help her with projects after the passing of my Dad in 1998. As the years passed, I met the rest of their great family & we, too, became family. I miss "Papa Chet" very much & thank God that He saw fit join our families in such a special way. R.I.P. Papa Chet. We'll all have an amazing Reunion together again beyond the sunset one of these days.

Chet was one of the finest men I have ever known.He wore his love of family, country and God on his sleeve and welcomed everyone to be a part of his family. His wisdom, words and memories make up the greater part of the 1874th Battalion History and I am honored to have inherited those stories. I will miss him terribly.  My love to Florence, Boomer sisters Mary and Kitty and all the family.

I never fully understood what Chet and Florence went through in planning an annual Reunion. I never could have made a go of it without the patience and guidance of Mr. Chet. I will always miss this wonderful man each time we meet.

I am so sorry to hear this news. Although I was only a child I have some great memories of uncle Chet. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God bless this very special man. May he rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Chet will be greatly missed.  I have such fond memories of when Uncle Chet and Aunt Florence would come for a visit.  And the good times at West Island.

CSM "Chet" Southworth was not only my Uncle, but a prime example of a good man.  I admired him for his service and for his demeanor and caring. 
I saw him rarely in later years, but I will always miss him.  He had a big heart and a ready smile.  My prayers go to Florence and the kids.  God Bless.
Skip Conant

Farewell to my soldier buddy, Chet Southworth.  You helped make my command tour the best tour of my life.  Loved your stories of KMAAG and bringing softball to the Korean troops particularly.  You are often in our thoughts at our mini-mini-249th Engineer Battalion reunions.  My heart and thoughts go out to your family in their loss but know they share great memories.  

Dave Cotts (COL, Ret) Fort Belvoir, VA

Old soldiers never die! They live on in family and friends. Each holding many memories of good and bad times shared. God bless your loving family and the many friends. Hoorarh Sergeant Major!
                                        SGM Norb, Betty & the Hartman Family

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure I have met Uncle Chet (my great uncle) , but I do not remember! judging by the outpouring of love , prayers it sounds like he was a great person. Rest in peace Great uncle!

Kathy Stocks-Ritter 
Granddaughter of Mabel Southworth Neville St laurent

My thoughts and prayers go to Florence and family. Chet always seemed to have a smile on his face every time I saw him. He will be missed by many people.

Command Sergeant Major  Chet Southworth, well done, you are and will be remembered, good people leave lasting impressions.
Roger L.T. Postera, SMSgt, USAF, Retired
Curmudgeon at Large and Veteran of Thailand

Save me a good spot, Pop.  You know how I love a view of the clouds!  No worries, though....I got Mama.  She is in good hands.  Love and miss you so much!  Night night, Papa.  See you on the other side!

Toi and I are going to miss Chet so much. We enjoyed seeing him at the 1874th reunions.

Keith and Toi Flowers

My deepest sympathies to Florence and her family.  Chet was a very special man.

All my love to Aunt Florence and my cousins, Chet, Mary and Kitty. To the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, we have lost a wonderful man. My sympathies to all of you at this difficult time, Love Cynthia Southworth Clark

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CSM Retired Chester Warren Southworth Sr.

24 août 1923 – 25 avril 2013

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home

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