Retired Alabama Baptist pastor Gene L. Chestnutt died May 24 after a fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 72.
A native of Tifton, Georgia, Chestnutt served as a preacher for more than 20 years. He was most recently pastor of Pittsview Baptist Church near Phenix City.
He was a graduate of Mercer University and also worked for the Georgia Department of Labor for 30 years.
Chestnutt is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lynn; son, Joshua; daughter, Carrie; and six grandchildren.
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