Chester Gene Golightly

CHESTER GENE GOLIGHTLY, M.D. It is with heavy hearts that we relate the death of Chester Gene Golightly, M.D., age 85, on June 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Birdie Mae and George Frank Golightly and a sister, Carol Havenhill. He was born December 14, 1929, in McLean, Texas. He attended public schools in McLean. He graduated from Texas Tech in 1951 and received his M.D. from Southwestern Medical School, Dallas Texas, in 1955. He served with the United States Air Force as Flight Surgeon in Okinawa 1956 thru 1958. He began his medical practice with The English and Hunt Medical Group. He became a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice in 1973. He had a solo practice at Highland Hospital for 25 years. Chester was a member of St. Paul's-on-the-Plains Episcopal Church where his "green thumb" was always in demand. His service with The Texas Medical Association included the School Health Committee for four years. Additionally he served on the Executive Committee of the Lubbock-Crosby-Garza County Medical Society. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood for 10 years. Chester was an active member of the Lubbock Downtown Rotary Club for 47 years, a member of the Board of Directors from 2000 to 2004 and served as Sergeant at Arms until he became Member Emeritus. He was a Paul Harris Fellow. His pet project was working at the South Plains Food Bank apple orchard. Upon retirement, at the end of 1998, he donated all of his office and medical equipment to establish a free clinic in the North Overton Area. Both patients and apple trees received the very best care when treated by Dr. Golightly. Whether his hands were covered by sterile gloves or rich soil, they were always busy. He was happiest when he knew that he had made a difference. He did good things for many people who never knew him and he is already dearly missed. Dr. Golightly is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jacqueline Golightly of Lubbock; their son, Alan of Venice California, two sisters, Marjorie Lee of Pampa and Hazel Gantz of San Antonio. Two brothers, Willie Golightly of Odessa and B. F. Golightly of Bethany, Oklahoma. Private graveside services were held Friday, June 12 at Resthaven Memorial Park. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at St. Paul's-on-the- Plains Episcopal Church, 1510 Ave. X, Lubbock, TX. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Paul's-on-the-Plains Episcopal Church Memorial Fund , The South Plains Food Bank or a charity of choice.

Chester Gene Golightly

December 14, 1929 - June 11, 2015