Chester "Chet" Cheney

July 13, 1939 - December 25, 2020

Chester Cheney, Sr. of Riverdale passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1939 in Newport, NH to the late David B. Cheney and Ethel M. Little Cheney. Chet retired in 1978 after 20 years of service in the Navy. He worked in designing flight simulators there and continued his work in computers and sales before fully retiring to enjoy life, family and helping his wife. Chet loved golfing, weekend racing, watching Alabama football, the Hallmark channel at Christmas time but most of all he loved his family. He loved trips with the grandkids and going to their activities, weekend outings with children or just being at the house with family visiting. He also had a strong love for God and his church at Fellowship Baptist in Riverdale where he was a member. Chet was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners as well as the Moose Lodge and the Fraternal order of the Eagles. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Cheney of Riverdale; children, Carol Garner and her husband Alex (Stickman) of Molena, GA; Chester “Chet” Cheney, Jr. and his wife Beth of Holly Springs, GA; Cynthia “Cindy” Cheney of Senoia, GA; his sister, Betty Ansart of Sunapee, NH; brother, George Cheney of Florence, SC; grandchildren, Elizabeth Cheney and her fiancée Stan Stater; Evan Cheney and his wife Jenna; Emily Cheney; Kristen Atterton and her husband Jason; great grandchildren, Kayleigh Atterton; Olivia Atterton; Eleanor Cheney and Oliver Cheney. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 3 o’clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Dr. Lavon Womack officiating. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to The American Lung Association, www.lung.org. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.