Chester Lee Thompson Sr. 84 Of Greenbrier Tennessee, Went home to our Lord Jesus on July 31st 2026 at Alive Hospice in Nashville Tennessee.

He was with his son Chester Thompson Jr. and daughter in law Valerie Thompson at the time of his passing. Chester was born in Lincoln County, KY on May 4th 1942. The son of Marvin Thompson and Mollie (Caudill) Thompson.

Chester recently celebrated 65 years of marriage, to the one and only love of his life Shirley Ann (Williams) Thompson. Chester was a hard working self made man who was self employed his whole life. Chester and Shirley started their first Business around 1970, a restaurant named "Chicken Out" where they served the worlds BEST Broasted Chicken! Chester went on to own several other restaurants, including "The Golden Drumstick" and "Blackbeard's Galley" Fish and Chips, He even learned to take over a Dry Cleaning business and leaned to tailor clothes! But the business that he was most known for was Creating "Art Creations by Shir-Lee" a native American art business. His family run business sold his artwork worldwide, including art galleries and even Disneyworld where he was paid as a "Special Guest Appearance" to display and show him at work with his artwork! Chesters passions were Gambling and Cars, Chester owned dozens of rare classic Chevrolets over his life, and still had a Corvette in his garage at age 84. Chester loved Old school country music and rock and roll. Johnny Cash, Elvis, Waylon Jennings, and Freddy Fender.

In addition to his parents Chester is Predeceased by his Brothers Arthur, and Wendell, His sister Lurlie, and his beloved daughter Kim Renee Thompson.

Surviving in addition to his loving wife Shirley Ann Thompson, Are His Beloved son Chester Lee Thompson Jr. daughter Patricia Thompson, Grandson Daniel Thompson, Granddaughters Crystal (Cody) Waggett , Rebecca Thompson, Katrina Moran, Great granddaughters Bridgette Thompson, Chandler Waggett, and Isabella Allen. Sisters Geraldine Daily, Marcalene Wilson and numerous niece's nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be planned for a later date to be determined.