Robert Allen Chesser

Robert Allen Chesser, known to many as Brown, passed away on September 29, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee, one day after his 58th birthday. He was born on September 28, 1968, in Milan, Tennessee.

Robert will be remembered with love by those who knew him and by the family he held close throughout his life. He is survived by his mother, Margie Mitchell Brown, and his stepfather, Gary Brown. He is also survived by his wife, Michelle Chesser, whose place in his life was deeply meaningful.

His legacy continues through his children and the families they have built: Dustin Addams and his wife, Authalia; Wayne Barrett and his wife, Michelle; Artie Barrett and his wife, Candy; Joseph Barrett and his wife, Samantha; Amanda Nevil and her husband, Anthony; Tracy Little and her husband, Fred; Kimberly Warren and her husband, Kevin; and Lindsey Silva and her husband, Big D. He is also lovingly remembered by his sisters, Stephanie Brown Potts and her husband, Wilbur, and Cindy Salie. Robert shared a special bond with his best friends, Shane, Pee Wee and Big D, whose friendship was an important part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin Gene Chesser; by his son, William Ernest Barrett, Jr.; and by Mary Estelle Barrett, his first wife and the mother of his children. Their memories remained part of the story of his life and of the family he loved.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on October 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street, Bells, Tennessee 38006.

Robert’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, in the bonds of family he helped shape, and in the many lives touched by his presence. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.