Chester Winford Honaker

Chester Winford Honaker, age 67, of New Lexington, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home.

Chester was born in Ashland, Ohio, on April 23, 1955, and is the son of Luella Ruth Switzer Roberts of New Lexington, Ohio, and the late Ernest Junior Honaker.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his favorite aunt, Ann Lytle, and his stepfather, Willie Clayton Roberts. 

Chester is survived by his mother; two sisters, Debbie Stevens and husband Junior of Clearfield and Annita Wilson and husband Mike of Heath, Ohio; one brother, Lanny Roberts of Lancaster, Ohio, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Chester graduated from Rowan County High School in 1974 and Morehead State University in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in social work.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  Chester was a former human resources employee at the Longaberger Company and Sam’s Club.  He enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and going to casinos. 

Chester was born on April 23—also his mother’s birthday—and took care of her until July 2021, when he was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Stage 4.   He was a loving son, brother, uncle and great uncle who will be greatly missed and remembered with love.    

A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Herbert D. Lewis officiating.  Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. 

Pallbearers will be Joshua Stevens, Dana Mocabee, Dustin Stevens, Peter Williams, Ashley Toth.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.

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