Chester Newton "Newt" Willis III's obituary , Passed away on May 25, 2023 in Natchez, Mississippi

Chester Newton "Newt" Willis III

December 31, 1950 - May 25, 2023 (72 years old)

Natchez, Mississippi

Chester Newton "Newt" Willis III's obituary , Passed away on May 25, 2023 in Natchez, Mississippi

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Laird Funeral Home, Inc.

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Chester Newton "Newt" Willis III

December 31, 1950 - May 25, 2023 (72 years old)

Natchez, Mississippi

Chester Newton Willis III Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 25, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Chester Newton Willis III (Natchez, Mississippi). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Betty Doherty Willis of Natchez, MS and Chester Newton Willis, Jr.; and his brothers-in-law, Jimmy Deal of Destrehan, LA and Charlie Robinson of Germantown, TN.. He is survived by: his wife Cindy Box Willis; his sons, Chet Willis (Amy) of Chelsea, AL, Joe Willis (Lisa) of Natchez and Ben Willis of Natchez; his grandchildren, Lane Willis, Logan Willis of Chelsea, AL, Joshua Hargon of Natchez, Keagan Brown of Natchez and Kaylie Jester of Natchez; his sister Debbie Willis Deal of Destrehan, LA; his goddaughter Celeste Deal Maunoir (Brad) of Houston, TX; his sister-in-law Lindy Box Robinson of West Point, TN; his sibling's children, Ellen Robinson Sanders (Justin) of West Point, TN and Matthew Robinson (Jesse) of Rogers, AR; his friend Lou Ellen Alford Stout (Guy) of Natchez; and his pet Ace. He is also survived by other great nieces, great nephews, cousins, relatives, close friends.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Natchez 400 State Street Natchez, MS 39120 or LSJ (Lake St. John) Foundation 458 Hwy 569 Ferriday, LA 71334.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laird Funeral Home, Inc.



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May 30, 2023

Tony & Lydia Gillick lit a candle

“Dear ones, We are sending our love and prayers to you all. Newt was a very special man. So, full of life and love for each and everyone he met. He loved his family with all his heart. His memory with stay with all of us who loved him. God Bless you all.”


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June 2, 2023

Rosamond Dees wrote a sympathy message

“To Cindy, Chet, Ben and Joe: My deepest sympathy to all for your loss; my prayers are with you. Rosamond Dees”


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May 30

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Laird Funeral Home
408 N Union St, Natchez, MS 39120

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May 31

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408 N Union St, Natchez, MS 39120

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May 31

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Laird Funeral Home Chapel
408 N Union St, Natchez, MS 39120

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