Chester is the second of four children born July 9, 1938 to the late George and Chessie Harris in Ohio and moved to Alabama in 1950. He Graduated from Oakwood Academy and Alabama A & M University. He is married to Carrie Jarmon-Harris and they have two adult children; Lawanna and Deanna.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 11a.m. at Oakwood University Church, Huntsville, Alabama. Memorial service will follow immediately after visitation.