Franklin “Frank” Chidester

Franklin “Frank” Chidester, 73, of Marietta passed away February 19, 2024 in Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Marietta on December 27, 1950 to Kenneth Forrest and Ruth Naomi (Burns) Chidester, Sr. Frank was a Marietta High School graduate and had served in the Ohio National Guard. He worked numerous jobs throughout the years until he was injured. Frank liked shooting pool and traveling out west and he really loved his fur babies.

Surviving is his daughter Angela (Todd) McVicar of Marietta, grandchildren Cory Noel and Tyler Noel and siblings Dale Chidester, Albert Chidester, Terry Chidester, Sue Hall and Sandra Francis. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and his fur baby Bella.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by a son Eric Allen Chidester and a brother Kenneth Chidester, Jr.

Frank will be cremated and will be buried with his son in Gravel Bank Cemetery. A Celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 10th at the American Legion Post 64 in Marietta. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Human Society of the Mid-Ohio Valley. 90 Mt Tom Rd, Marietta, OH 45750.