Chester Alonzo Cade Sr

CELEBRATION OF LIFE CHESTER ALONZO CADE, SR 1935 – 2017 SERVICES February 4, 2017 Visitation: 2:30 P.M. Memorial: 3:30 P.M. RAYTOWN CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 10000 JAMES A. REED ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64134 SEAN RAGSDALE OFFICIATING OBITUARY Chester Alonzo Cade, Sr. departed this life peacefully January 18, 2017 at the age of 81. Chester was born to the union of Hezekiah Charleston Cade and Retha Lee Cade on May 2, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings; Hezekiah Charleston Cade Jr., Alfred Rudolph Cade, Bernice Hopkins and Joseph Milton Cade. In his teenage years, Chester attended Lincoln High School where he enjoyed being the yearbook layout editor, playing quarterback on the football team and participating in the ROTC program. In 1953 Chester graduated from high school with a strong desire to choose a career that would allow him to assist others. Chester selected the field of Sociology; one that he felt would give him the greatest opportunity to positively impact the daily lives of struggling children. Chester received his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Missouri and went on to work two years towards his Master’s degree at Kansas University. After college and completing 2 years in the United States Army he met and married Jerrie Thomas. To this union there were four children born: Chester Jr., Billie Michelle, Christopher Lee and Amber Rose. The children fondly recall the memories of laughing with their father on the weekends over a plate of his “famous” pancakes. During the week however, he worked tirelessly for the State of Missouri in many positions over the years. Whether he was licensing group homes, overseeing juvenile treatment programs, aiding families in acquiring social services and supportive counseling or arranging special hearings there was always a common theme – Do what’s best for the children. In 1973, after Chester had systematically studied the bible and learned the truths it contained, he dedicated his life as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Chester was a methodical thinker and one of the things he loved most about his faith was that it answered his questions beyond any doubt. So much more could be said about Chester; a faithful friend who touched so many lives over the years. He leaves to treasure his memory: Chester Cade, Jr (Valerie) Irvine, CA, Billie Michelle Mozee (Brian) Raymore, MO, Christopher Cade (Macie) Kansas City, MO and Amber Moses (Ian) Lee’s Summit, MO; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandsons along with nieces and nephews.

Chester Alonzo Cade Sr

May 2, 1935 - January 18, 2017