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Chester Owen Lear

April 16, 1952 - August 23, 2024

CENTRAL CITY – Chester Owen Lear, 72, of Central City, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at 8:48AM at the Heritage Place in Owensboro.  Mr. Lear was born April 16, 1952, in Muhlenberg County.  He was a hard-working man.  He was an Air Force veteran, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War right out of high school.  He was proud of his coal mining work for Sinclair Underground Coal Mines where he was a superintendent, and he took great pride in keeping up his yard.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Lear; mother, Beatrice Jewell Lear; and brother, Mike Lear.

He is survived by his sons, Jamie (Sonja) Lear of Dunmor and Ralph Jason Lear; daughter, Lindsay (Jeremy) Phelps of Bremen; brothers, Ronnie (Debra) Lear and Charles (Connie) Lear, all of Central City; grandchildren, Emma Rose (Clayton) Underwood, Chandler Phelps, Oliver Phelps, and Cooper Phelps; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are private.  Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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CENTRAL CITY – Chester Owen Lear, 72, of Central City, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at 8:48AM at the Heritage Place in Owensboro.  Mr. Lear was born April 16, 1952, in Muhlenberg County.  He was a hard-working man.  He was an Air Force veteran, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War right out ofContinue Reading

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Russ and Julie Croley left a message on August 29, 2024:
We were so sad to learn of Chet's passing. He was a wonderful person who always gave his all to everything he was involved with. We were so blessed to have known him. Russ and Julie Croley
Gary Atherton left a message on August 26, 2024:
Chester, Raymond Beasley and I spent many a days together in high school. Was one of my best friends. He will be greatly missed. Condolences for his family!
Theresa Creager left a message on August 26, 2024:
Condolences to the family. He was a sweet man and I know you’ll miss him.
Roger Gossett left a message on August 25, 2024:
Chester was a child hood friend of mine, always around and a great guy. RIP my friend.
Sandra Whitworth left a message on August 23, 2024:
To Ronnie and extended family my condolences on the passing of your brother...Sandra Whitworth Class of 1967..
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