Harrell Weston Chism

Background

Chism, Harrell Weston was born on March 17, 1928 in Cooper, Texas, United States. Son of John Ernest and Vera Gladys (McGraw) Chism.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, East Texas U., 1949; Degree in Mortuary Science, Dallas Institute Mortuary Science, 1955.

Career

Mortician, McDonald Funeral Home, Cooper, 1952-1964; mortician, general manager, Leach Funeral Home, Irving, Texas, 1964-1966; mortician, general manager, Chism-Smith Funeral Home, Irving, Texas, 1966-1995; retired, 1995.

Achievements

• Harrell Weston Chism has been listed as a noteworthy mortician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Texas Funeral Dirs. Association, National Funeral Dirs. Association, Dallas County Funeral Dirs.

(board directors 1972-1979, president 1978-1979).

Connections

Married Ann McDonald, October 5, 1951 (deceased April 1963). Married Dixie Lynn Pratt, November 7, 1964.

Father:

John Ernest Chism

Mother:

Vera Gladys (McGraw) Chism

Spouse:

Ann McDonald

Spouse:

Dixie Lynn Pratt