Chester “Chip” Alvin Bricker Jr

Chester Alvin “Chip” Bricker II, 74, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, passed away peacefully
surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Chip spent much of his life in Florida, living in North Palm
Beach and St. Cloud before making South Carolina his home. A hardworking and dedicated
man, he built a distinguished 30-year career in road construction and paving. Throughout those
years, he contributed to several major projects, including the completion of Interstate 95 in
1987, sections of the Florida Turnpike, and infrastructure projects supporting the Walt Disney
World area. He took great pride in helping build the roads that connected communities and
served generations of travelers.
Beyond his work, Chip was a true outdoorsman whose heart belonged to the water. He
embraced the coastal lifestyle and found his greatest joy saltwater fishing, surfing, shrimping,
and diving. Whether casting a line at sunrise, riding the waves, or spending time on the water
with family and friends, he lived life with an adventurous spirit and a deep appreciation for
nature’s beauty.
Chip was preceded in death by his father, Chester Alvin Bricker, in 2004; his mother, Esther
Bricker, in 1983; and his sister, Shelia Kerslake, in 2013.
He is survived by his loving wife, Charlene Bricker, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.
He also leaves behind his daughters from a former marriage, Lanie Foley and Tania Anderson
Casselman. Nephews, David Kerslake (Tessie), Brandon McKinney (Bella), Anthony Proffitt,
and Trevor Douglas (Ashley); his nieces, Amy Heaney (Kaden), Chrystal Proffitt, and Haley
Pritchett (Regen); along with many extended family members and dear friends who will miss his
stories, humor, and love.
Chip will be remembered for his adventurous spirit and love for living life to its fullest. His legacy
lives on in the lives he touched, the memories he created, and the roads he helped build.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the families home located at 210 Quail Run Cir Fountain Inn
on Saturday July 11 between 1:00 and 3:00. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor
and remember a life well lived.

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