Chester Arthur Mahon Jr. (Pops) of Dade City, FL passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024; at the age of 91. He passed away in his home, surrounded by family.

Life

Chester was born to the late Chester and Frances Mahon on February 10, 1933 in Dexter, NY. He was the oldest of eleven children. Chester grew up on a farm in a loving Christian home. He was often playing sports, helping with his younger siblings, and working on the farm. Chester served in the United States Navy for a brief, but meaningful period. He then began his fulfilling, lengthy career as an over the road Truck Driver. For 25 of those years, Chester had his loving wife, Jane, join him on the road. After coming off the road, Chester became the Yard Manager for Covenant Transport; where he would retire. When he was not on the road, Chester would find ways to spend time with family. He had twelve children of his own, who then gave him too many grandchildren to count. Chester always enjoyed it when his family could get together. He enjoyed playing football or softball during family gatherings, poker nights with his children and their significant others, teaching his grandchildren/great grandchildren how to play cards, road trips, holiday times together, and big family reunions. He was committed to church on Sundays, followed by his favorite meal, breakfast. He was a long-time Raiders fan and football fanatic. "Commitment to Excellence" might have been the Raiders slogan, but it was what Pops wanted for his family. He was a caring, compassionate man who always gave others the benefit of the doubt. He was loving, supportive, giving, flirtatious, and determined he would one day win big on the sweepstakes.

Family

Chester is survived by his children: Donald Mahon (Roxanne), Karen Franklin (Charles), Kim Paul Mahon (Sherry), Judith Mahon Snee, Richard Phillips (Patti), Patrick Gould(Jennifer), Joanna Hinson (John), Steven Mahon, Eric Mahon, Lee Mahon (Tracy), and Andrew Mahon (Deanna). He is also survived by two siblings, Valerie DePaulo and Richard Mahon, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Chester is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jane Mahon; and his son, Robert Gould. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Floyd, Betty, Grace, Kay, Edna, Jessie, Joseph, and David.

Service

The service to honor Chester Mahon's life will be held on December 13, 2024; 2pm at The Crossroads Pentecostal Church (5220 10th St. Zephyrhills, FL 33542). There will also be a gravesite memorial service in New York during the summer of 2025.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Crossroads Pentecostal Church or Gulfside Healthcare Services (Hospice)