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Obituary For Lonnie Chism
LONNIE DESMOINES CHISM, 59, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.
He was born in Harrisburg, the son of the late Samuel Ford and the late Shirley Chism.
Lonnie received his formal education in the Harrisburg School District. During his working career, he was an employee of The Harrisburg Parking Authority for 15 years and then became an employee of the Commonwealth of PA in the Department of General Services for five years until his health caused him to retire.
Having accepted the Lord as his personal Savior at Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ, Lonnie loved to attend services.
Lonnie gave his unconditional love to his wife, kids and grand kids and they always came first.
In his leisure, he loved his music and was an avid Washington Redskins and Lakers Fan.
In addition to his parents, his son, Lionel Burnett; three of his brothers, Samuel Ford, Eddie Chism and John Chism and two of his sisters, Barbara Ford and Brenda Thompson preceded him in death. Lonnie leaves to celebrate his life and to cherish memories, his wife, Barbara Chism (with memories of 48 years because they became friends at Hamilton Elementary School); his three children, Barry, Betty and Londa Burnett, all of Harrisburg, PA; his two sisters, Shirley Chism of Hershey, PA and Diane Valintine (Brian); his brother, Robert Chism; his aunt, Norma Lee Chism; his devoted mother-in-law, Betty Burnett, all of Harrisburg, PA; his sisters-in-law, Michelle Smith, Kimberly Davenport (Raymond), Pastor Cynthia Summers (Michael), and Michele Washington (Thomas); his brothers-in-law, Richard Burnett, Jr. (Toni), Corrie Burnett (Crystal), all of Harrisburg, PA; Ronald Hankerson (Cheryl) of McConnellsburg, PA and Anthony Hankerson of Chambersburg, PA; his eight granddaughters; his three grandsons and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to include his devoted friends, Richard Burnett, Jr., Clinton Sneed, Andre & Zack Chadwick of Harrisburg, PA and Kevin Long of Boston, MA.
His life will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 29 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home at 704 N. Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113 with Viewing and Visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. and Burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
Live Streaming of the Service will be available on the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home YouTube Page.
COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks for all attendees. www.majorhwinfieldfuneralhome.com
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Condolences & Tributes
Add A CondolenceHello handsome DAD! I really miss you down here. Its just not the same without you. Please continue to watch and protect us.
Prayers and condolences to the Chism and Burnett family- Henderson Family
I miss u pop pop n I love u so much Rest In Peace❤️ Love Kelis .
Praising my God for you Son-in-law you became my son and I love you very much and going to miss you. Until we meet again your truly devoted Mother-in-law Mrs Betty Burnett
Thank you Jesus my Husband is with you Rejoicing. My Husband thank you we became 1 and stayed as 1. My Husband thank you for 48 years blessed of sweet memories we shared "Sexual Healing" & "The Power Of Love". My Husband thank you for telling me at "Hamilton School that your my boyfriend".My Husband thank you for being the BEST that you gave our FAMILY. My Husband I knew you was ready to go home. Your wife wasn't ready for you to go. Oh my Husband my heart is full of hurting pain my tears run over. My Husband forever and forever your wife Mrs Barbara Chism until we meet and rejoice again.
I still can't believe this dad. I miss and love you so much. Wish I was still holding your hand. Like you loved us to do. Fighting back the tears as I write this. Please help us to get through this dad. This is not easy at all. I'm just so broken right now. Please continue to guide and watch over for family. I know you got your wings. Love Your Daughter Londa!
I Love You DaD. Missing you more and more each day. Its been 2 weeks now. Words can't describe how I feel. I know you in Heaven smiling down. No more pain. Love your daughter Betty
To the chudolm family my condolences Julius lumpkins n Kelly Mann
My condolences to the family Julius n Kelly lumpkins
I Love you forever uncle you will always be in my heart ♥️
My deepest condolences to my in-laws family!! Barb,Betty, Barry,Londa, and Grandchildren, and his Siblings!! I love you all!! Belinda & Ryan Richardson
Sending Prayers, Condolences & Hugs from Anna Cobb & family. May God give you the strength to get through this tough time.
My condolences to the family. May God comfort and give you peace
Sending Prayers and Condolences to my Family Rest on Lonnie until we meet again! Love Lynette Chism and Family!
Rest In Peace Lonnie - your brother Wayne and family are there with you in heaven. May God comfort Barb and family give them the strength and understanding that their love one is in heaven. Hold onto all the wonderful memories of your love one.
My deepest condolences.
Sending love and strength to the Chism family. May God always be with you all and help you all through this tough time. May he bless all your souls and keep Lonnie's in his forever kingdom. May God fill you all with his Holy spirit.
My deepest condolences to the family Towanda Tate Collins
S.I.P Uncle Lonnie🙏🏾
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the Chism and Burnette family, May God keep yall strong through this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. Brooks and Davidson family ❤️
My deepest sympathy 🙏
Cousin Barb and family,keeping you in prayer.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Rhonda Babil
With heartfelt love and sympathy, I am sending my prayer and condolences to the entire family. Especially his wife Barb, his children, grands, and siblings🙏🏿🌹 Ruby Giles-Baylor
To the family of lonnie chism you all have our deepesy sympathy and may the help of god guide yall through it all. Love mr. & mrs. Charles and paulette ray &
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.Connie Emerson
I would like to send my condolences and prayers to the Chism and Burnette families in the passing of Lonnie Robert Collier
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