Chester

Law

Mr. Chester Law, age 82, a native of the Salitpa Community of Jackson, AL, and a resident of Jackson, AL, was born Sept. 1, 1938 to the parentage of the late Mr. Berry Law, Sr. and the late Mrs. Agnes Cox Law. He departed this life September 28, 2020 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

"Sonny Man", as he was affectionately known, was educated in the Clarke County School System (Harper High School, Jackson, AL). Although Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church of Coffeeville, AL, was his church home, Mr. Law faithfully attended Good Hope Baptist Church in the Good Hope Community of Jackson for over 50 years.

Mr. Law was an honorably discharged Veteran of the United States Army, having served with the 23rd Engineer Battalion (3rd Armored Division). Among the decorations he earned was the Good Conduct Medal. He retired as a Pulp Mill Operator with Boise Cascade Jackson Mill after approximately 30 years of loyal and dedicated employment.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Berry Law, Jr., Tucker Law, Ulysses Law; one sister, Viola Parker; step-mother, Anna Mae Law, and two step-brothers, Willie Lanier and James Marshall, and more recently, his beloved wife of  59 and ½ years, Betty Moss Law.

He will be cherished in the hearts of his loving and devoted family; one son, Patrick (Anavilla) Law of Ellenwood, GA; a daughter, Kimberly (Stuart) Lee of Jackson, AL; a niece raised as a daughter, LaToya Moss of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Fletcher (Marye) Law of Pelham, AL, and Mose (Arble) Law of Jackson, AL; two sisters, Minnie Lee Johnson of Fairford, AL, and Dorothy Dubose of Jackson, AL; one sister-in-law, Jacqueline Moss of Atlanta, GA; one step-sister-in-law, Willie Deloris Lanier of Jackson, AL; a devoted niece, Charlene Parker Jones of Jackson, AL, six grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing Saturday, October 10, 2020, 2pm until 7pm at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel A; graveside service Sunday, October 11, 2020, 12:30pm at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Good Hope Road, Jackson, AL; (brief viewing prior to service), Rev. Bobby White, eulogists. Military rites at graveside. Due to COVID-19, a repast will not be held.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Facial mask is required and social distancing will be implemented at all observances.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.