Albert Lee Chilson, age 97, left his earthly home on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 at Hillcrest Home.

The eldest child of Arthur and Hazel (Jamison) Chilson was born on July 5, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a WWII Veteran, serving in the US Army Air Force.

Albert was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Omaha, Arkansas, serving as deacon, song leader and Bible teacher.

He worked in the carpentry field most of his adult life in Missouri and Arkansas. He was a cattle and hog farmer and quite a gardener, as well.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie (Widner) Chilson of 65 years; his parents; his brothers, Earl, Art and Jack; and his sister, Doris Dayton.

Albert is survived by his sister, Myrna Davis of Olathe, Kansas; daughters, Janice Watkins of Harrison and Brenda Hartley of Oak Grove, Kentucky; grandchildren, Chris Roberts of Harrison, Nathan (Maggie), Josh (Malinda) and Jason Hartley all of Tennessee, Kimberlee Ratliff (Maurice) of Washington, Jennifer Rediske (Ben) of Rogers, Arkansas and Petra Merrill of Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Ryan Roberts (Nicole) of Kentucky, Grace and Hannah Roberts of Harrison, Baylen and Jayden Ratliff of Washington; Bryce and Brooks Rediske of Rogers, Arkansas, Henry, Claire, and Maylene Hartley and Marissa Hartley, all of Tennessee and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Gass Cemetery with Chaplain Kerry Liggett officiating.

Pallbearers are Chris Roberts, Steve Roberts, Stuart Roberts and Robert Martin. Honorary pallbearers are the Crestview Men's Hall Staff of Hillcrest Home.

Arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.