Chester Lewis "Chet" Box, of Rockford departed this earthly life February 23, 2025. He was born September 26, 1949 in Chidester, Arkansas the son of Leonard and Pearlie Box. Chester lived in Rockford since the early 1970's,  coming from Chidester. He married the former Bernice Robertson, in 1974, she preceded him in death. Chester was employed as a assembler by Weyherhaeuer Company over 20 years before retiring. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church formerly serving in the Choir. Chester was a member of the Old School Car Club, Rockford, IL. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School, in Chidester, Arkansas. He loved fishing, barbequing and fixing on anything that was broken.

Chester leaves to cherish many loving memories, his two daughters, Tracy Box-Netters and Felicia (Michael) Garrett; six grandchildren; Zharia, Markayla, Lanayja, Jasmine, Rylee and Michael Jr; and one great grandson; Hamazi; two sisters, Evelyn Box and Estie Mae Fricks; Roosevelt Box and Claude (Mary) Box;  a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; wife; one daughter, Monica Box; five sisters; and four brothers.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday,  March 4, 2025 at Macedonia Baptist Church 1720 Morgan Street. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.