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1939
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2025
Basil Chismar Obituary
September 4, 1939 -
April 30, 2025
KINGSPORT - Basil (Buddy) Andrew Chismar, age 85, of Kingsport, TN passed away on April 30, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on September 4, 1939, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Andrew and Rachel Chismar. Buddy worked for U.S Airways for 37 years, following his retirement he was successful in network marketing companies.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 61 years Dolly Chismar; sons, Thomas Chismar, Ronald (Regina) Chismar, Raymond (Angela) Chismar, in addition to step son, Greg (Lori) Revak; grandchildren, Kristen Chismar, Hayden Chismar, Brenna Chismar, Tyler Revak, Anne Chismar; sister, Mary Lou Kuloszewski; brothers, Andrew Chismar (Dianne) and David Chismar (Marie); several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12 pm to 1 pm at St Dominic's Catholic Church, 2517 N. John B. Dennis Hwy, Kingsport. A funeral mass will follow at 1 pm with Father Michael Cummins officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local charity or to your local animal shelter.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Chismar family.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Lynn Minnelli
May 10, 2025
Aunt Dolly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Sending Love and comfort. Sorry we could not be with you during this time. Uncle Buddy will be very missed by many! Hugs & much love, Mike & Lynn Minnelli
Billye Whitaker
May 9, 2025
Dolly and family.... we are holding all of you close to our hearts... May you feel the peace that can only come from God.... Much love, Billye and Jim Whitaker
Lynn and Sandra Gardner
May 9, 2025
We have been neighbors of Buddy's Family many years, and we have become
good friends. I had fallen outside and he came by to help get me up (He was
in his 80's at the time! That's a friend indeed). We are praying for Dolly and the family.
Sheila Arn, Lynn and Sandra Gardner
Marylou Kuloszewski
May 6, 2025
Going to miss you my brother , Love Sister Marylou
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