Chester Lively

Chester A. Lively, 92, of Cabot, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born May 2, 1928 in Houston, Arkansas to the late Chester and Lela Lively.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Wilma E. Vaught; brother, George Lively; step-daughter, Karen Turner Reynolds and nephew, Leon Vaught.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi G (Gerry) Lively; grandson, Curtis Gaebel; granddaughter, Nicole Wilson (Heather); great-grandsons, C.J., Charles and Kingston Gaebel; two great-granddaughters, Autumn and Mandi Hayner; two nieces, Lynne Vinson and Lela Rooker (David); nephew, Randy Lively (Amy); and sister-in-law, Shirley Walker.

Chester retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 1990 after working over 42 years there. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force, which he served in the Korean War. He was a member of the North Pulaski United Methodist Church.

He will be cremated and have a private family service.

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home , 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.