James Thomas Chess Obituary

James Thomas Chess attended Coldwater High School in Coldwater, MI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about James Thomas Chess.

Graduation Year	Class of 1983
Date of Passing	Nov 08, 2010
About	JAMES THOMAS CHESS age 45 of Coldwater, Michigan passed away early Monday morning November 8, 2010 in the 1800 block of S. Centerville Road in Sturgis due to injuries sustained in a pedestrian truck accident. He was born July 6, 1965 in Cadillac, Michigan a son of the late Thomas and Suzy (Gately) Chess. James was a lifelong Coldwater resident and a graduate of Coldwater High School with the class of 1983. On October 29, 1988 he married Lynette Rodgers in Fremont, Indiana. James was currently employed by Morgan-Olson in Sturgis. He is survived by his wife, Lynette, one daughter, Kirsten (Kevin) Ryan of Coldwater, two sons Sean Chess and Jayson Chess both Coldwater, one brother, Ronald (Julie) chess of Coldwater, one niece, Paige Rodgers and two nephews, Charlie and Truman Rodgers. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of James T. Chess will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Light of Messiah Fellowship Church, 371 E. Copeland Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036. Pastor John Rodgers will officiate. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes â€“ Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331 is entrusted with the arrangements.