Chesley E. Nell, husband of Pamela Nell, died Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Born on Sept. 19, 1940, in Gradyville, he was the son of the late Woodson and Elizabeth Nell. He attended Adair County High School and Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia. He graduated from Western Kentucky University. He retired from a career in the USDA Rural Development Agency as district director.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodford County Humane Society, 265 Thomas Lane, Versailles, Ky. 40383.

Family and friends may share memories and leave messages of condolence on his tribute page at www.blackburnandward.com.