Chester H. Warburton, 82, of Butler, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 1, 1940 in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late Harry and Elsie (Mahood) Markham.
Chester was a graduate of Moniteau High School. He had served in the National Guard for 10 years. Chester had been employed at Pullman Standard as a welder from 1963 until its closing. He retired from the Armstrong Group of companies in 2005. He was a member of Chicora Argyle Lodge #540, Ambassador and aide Emeritus for Syria Shrine, Syria Motor Corps, (Mini-T’s), Scottish Rite Consistory, Past commander-Lorraine Commandry #87, Past High Priest of Royal Arch #273, Past illustrious master of Butler Council #61, past president of Butler Caravan #14, past president of Butler Luncheon Club and a Demolay adviser of Lorraine Chapter. Chester was on the Board of Directors for Pullman Standard Credit Union. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a former member of Concord Presbyterian Church in Hooker.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline (Pore) Warburton of Butler; his sons, Todd (Sharon) Warburton and Eric (Dawn) Warburton, all of Butler; his sister, Eva Joy (Ray Cooper) Irons of Alabama; sisters-in-law, Shirley Warburton and Judith (Dan) Ealy, all of Butler, his grandchildren, Derek (Lauran) Warburton, Ashley Darrell, Josh Warburton and Leah (Kenny) Dunmyre; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Warburton and a grandson, Casey Warburton.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Wednesday December 28th from 5 PM until the time of the Masonic services at 7 PM.
Private burial at Concord Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Shriners Children’s Hospital, % Syria Shriners, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick, PA 15024