Chester Boice Allen III

Chester Boice Allen III, late of Newnan, Georgia, passed away from natural causes at home on May 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on March 20, 1941, in Montclair, New Jersey, Chester was known as “Terry” throughout his childhood. Following high school, he served in the Navy before graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, launching a distinguished 32-year career flying for Delta Airlines. He earned the nickname “CB” from his colleagues. He retired as a Captain on the Boeing 767 in 1997 at the age of 55. His lifelong passion for aviation remained strong well into retirement, as he continued to take to the skies with the Delta Flight Museum.

A true outdoorsman and accomplished sportsman, Chester enjoyed raising cattle and showing his Morgan horses, as well as hunting deer and turkey with a musket rifle and bow and arrow. He cherished traveling to Alaska to fish with friends and taking ski trips with his family. He eventually combined his love for aviation and farming by clearing a pasture to build a landing strip for his Piper Cub. Ever handy and curious about how things worked, Chester was deeply engaged in community service— repairing houses for those in need and always offering a helping hand to a neighbor. His generosity and spirit of service left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. In his later years, he treasured every moment spent with his family, especially his granddaughter. Above all, Chester was a deeply loving family man, and he will be forever missed.

Chester is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Allen (William Dwight) Yarbrough of Daniel Island, S.C.; his granddaughter, Ella Carter Yarbrough; and his sister, Susan Harriet. (Daniel Kendall) Allen of Jacksonville, FL. Chester was preceded in death by his first wife and dear friend, Patricia Allen Talton; his second wife, Terri Mullins Allen; his parents, Jane Reeve Allen and Chester Boice Allen Jr.; and his brother, James Reeve Allen. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society.