Palmer Chester

Palmer Chester, 96, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at the Lincoln Hills Health Center in New Albany, Indiana.

Palmer was born on June 11, 1930, in Spencer County, Kentucky, to the late John and Mary (Redmon) Chester. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Clara Knapp; brother, John Thomas Chester; an infant son, Wiley Chester; and daughter, Linda Crumbo.

Palmer was a great service provider to the Charlestown community. He was a school bus driver, then he served as an officer in the Charlestown Police Department from 1959 to 1979. He attended Purdue University's Public Safety Institute in 1961, taking several classes and three exams. He was Charlestown's Chief of Police from 1972 to 1976.

After retirement, Palmer returned to driving a school bus for several years. He was also the self-proclaimed "Best looking man in Charlestown."

Palmer is survived by his niece, Shirley Shain, and great niece, Stacie Shain, who both provided love and exceptional care to Palmer; grandson, Christopher (Rachel) Neal; great granddaughter, Riley Neal; and great grandsons, Grant Neal and Drew Neal.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Grayson Funeral Home - Charlestown Chapel (893 High Street). His funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Friday at Grayson Funeral Home - Charlestown Chapel with burial to follow at Charlestown Cemetery.