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Mr. James E Chestnut

Passed August 25, 2025

Obituary For Mr. James E Chestnut

"The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away." This is with humble acceptance of God's will, that we announce the passing of, James E. Chestnut on August 28, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.

He passed away in a local medical facility. He was the beloved son of Eddie Chestnut(deceased) father; and survived by mother, Mary Chestnut. Brother of Eddie M. Brown(deceased); survived by brother, Edward C. Chestnut; Armendia Williams(deceased); and survived by sister, Lola Brown.

Family visitation and viewing will be held, September 12, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church in Lynn Haven, Florida, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The body will lie in state, September 13, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The homegoing service will be at, New Hope Baptist Church, in Lynn Haven, Florida, on September 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Interment will follow in the Lynn Haven Community Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff of licensed professionals at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.


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May your precious cherished memories of James sustain you at this difficult time. God will provide you with peace, comfort and strength. 🙏🏾

C. Yvonne Thomas

Lola and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol White Harvey

Condolences to the Chestnut/ Brown family at the loss of your loved one 🙏🙏🙏.....Net Brown-Oney

Ethel Brown -Oney

I will always hold dear to heart memories of a playful ,dearly loved little boy I met years ago. Through the years as we greeted each other it was always with a playful and loving smile. To the family may God hold you close and grant you understanding of his will. To all times there is a season!! Phyllis Brown

Phyllis Brown

To the family 🙏 my prayers are with you and your family in the time of need God will carry you through these times 🙏

Robert Chestnut

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Peoples Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

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