Chester Leaner Waller

Funeral Services with Military Honors for Chester Leaner Waller, age 93 will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 26, 2023, in the Richard N. Stanley, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Stanley Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Westview Cemetery. Rev. Robert Rogers will officiate.

Mr. Waller was born May 24, 1929, in Pringle, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mack and Alma Garrett Waller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Annelle Waller; a daughter, Deborah Mikell; and 2 brothers, Johnny Waller, and Russell Waller. He was retired from United States Marine Corps where he served for 30 years in WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam. After his retirement from the Marine Corps, he resided in Wrightsville for most of his life. He was of the Baptist Faith Mr. Waller passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Waller is survived by his son, Fred D. (Ooy) Layton of Thailand, a daughter, Michelle (Fred E.) Cullens of Warthen; a brother, Phillip (Betty Jane) Waller of Harrison; 2 sisters, Betty Carey, and Maxine (Charles) Garrett; 2 sisters-in law, Geri Waller and Barbara Waller; 2 grandchildren, Cheston (Katie) Cullens, and Tyler (Kendal) Cullens; and 2 great-grandchildren, Beau Cullens and Cason Cullens.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Casey Garrett, Tracey Waller, Stacey Waller, Russ Tanner, Gary Waller, Chad Waller, Terry Norris, Barry Mixon, Kelly Wyatt, and Keith Johnson.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the funeral home.

Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Wrightsville Chapel has charge of funeral arrangements.