Chester Smith’s Funeral

The visitation and funeral are at Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, 5901 Garth Road in Baytown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Chester “Pops” Smith to:

  • Audubon Society
    • by check, Audubon-Texas – “for Sundown Island;” and mail to: 10750 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio TX 78221, Attention: Iliana Pena.
    • or donate online to the Audubon Coastal Program and indicate that it is in memory of Chester Smith.
  • Sterling Municipal Library in Baytown, (Mary Wilbanks Ave, Baytown, TX 77520)
  • the Lighthouse Ranch for Boys (P. O. Box 238, Loranger, LA 70446)
  • or the charity of your choice.

Flowers may be sent to the funeral home handling the arrangements – Crespo & Jirrels in Baytown.


About me!

My name is Chester Emrow Smith, better known to most as Chuck, Brother Chuck, Pop, Poppy or Warden.  I have lived a long time, and celebrated my 90th birthday recently with about 200 of my family and friends.  I wanted to live to 100, but unless there is a miracle, it doesn’t look like I’ll make it much longer.  But I have had a good life, sometimes hard, but always blessed with a big family and many great friends.  So, I invite my family and friends to share your stories of our adventures together, and encourage each other to keep up the fight.  I love each of you and have been proud to know you.  – Pop


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