Mr. Chalmus Jackson Kiser, age 91, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1933, in Haralson County, Georgia, the son of the late Sam Kiser and Estella Davis Kiser.

After graduating from Buchanan High School in 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army; He was Honorably Discharged on November 21, 1958. He then enlisted in the United Air Force Reserve and was Honorably Discharged on July 14, 1962. He attended the State University of West Georgia.

He met and married Linda Dukes Kiser, the love of his life and his soulmate for the next 65 years. He and Linda have three children, Kristi Kiser Triplett (Jim), Daren Kiser (Patricia), and Lei Kiser Hanson (Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Vince), and seven wonderful grandchildren, Keith Kiser (Hayley), Rev. Ben Kiser (Lisa), Dr. Kimberly Triplett (fiancée, Daniel Benjamin), Kelly Triplett Benton (Hunter), U.S. Air Force Major Andrew Triplett (Nathalie), Katie Hanson Cobb (Sabastian), and U.S. Army National Guard Specialist Will Hanson. His greatest pleasure was his six great-grandchildren, Luke Kiser, Kyler Kiser, Eva Kiser, Brynn Kiser, Owen Triplett, and Livvy Triplett. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jean Walker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Kiser, Curtis Kiser, Sylvia Kiser, and Evelyn Ragan, and son-in-law, Chris Manard Cox.

Chalmus was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 60 years. He was an avid student of the Bible, which he had read and studied many times. He would quickly share the gospel of Jesus Christ with all he met. He took his Deacon responsibilities seriously, serving kindergarten children and senior adults by driving the church bus for many enjoyable outings. He was honored as Deacon emeritus and was a member of the Linda Haney Sunday School Class.

Chalmus retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 31 years of dedicated service. He was an active National and Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association member. He was named "Rural Letter Carrier of the Year" five times throughout his career. Additionally, he served as the past president of the 6th District Association and the Carrollton Civitan Club, where he was recognized for achieving "38 years of perfect attendance." He also held the position of past president of the Carrollton Chapter of AARP 2663 and the Carroll County Sportsman Club.

Chalmus loved gardening, golf, fishing, hiking, and camping. He and Linda traveled in all 50 states, Canada, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Europe. His favorite hobby was beekeeping (apiculture). He attended workshops at Georgia Southern and the University of Georgia to learn the basics. He delighted in harvesting the honey.

Always an advocate for veterans of any branch of service, he was honored by his family, who recognized his military service with a plaque on the Wall of Honor at the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park.

A funeral service will honor and celebrate Chalmus' life on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM from Tabernacle Baptist Church. Dr. Stephen Allen, Rev. Mary Lou Grimmett, Rev. Wally Dedman, and Rev. Ben Kiser will officiate, and the following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Keith Kiser, Ben Kiser, Andrew Triplett, Hunter Benton, Daniel Benjamin, Will Hanson, Sabastian Cobb, Rueben Walker, Steve Ellison, Terry Norton, and Mike Lee. Members of the Linda Haney Sunday School Class will be seated as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow in Carroll Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM until the service hour.

Flowers will be accepted. However, those wishing to make a memorial contribution in memory of Chalmus may do so to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 150 Tabernacle Drive, Carrollton, Georgia 30117, www.tabernacle.org .

Friends and family are invited to send condolence messages to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.