Chester A. Weatherly

Chester Arthur Weatherly, Jr., 83, affectionately known as “Chet” or “Pete,” of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on May 15, 2025, at Mount Vernon Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1941, in Ramer, Tennessee, to the late Chester A. Weatherly Sr. and Dorothy Weatherly (Wade). Chester was a devoted husband of 59 years to his beloved wife, Mary Ann Weatherly (Banks), and a loving father to three children: Pendle, Orvin (Marleny), and Karan (George). Chester and Mary Ann also lovingly raised two grandchildren, Vanessa (Jasper) and Latoya. In addition, they were blessed with two grandsons, Orvin Weatherly Jr. and Kaleel Weatherly, and one great-granddaughter, Aaliyah. Chester truly enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved hosting holiday gatherings and preparing large family dinners. He also enjoyed traveling and treating his family to memorable vacations. A lifelong learner, Chet loved reading books on success and watching the news to stay informed about current events. Chester was an intelligent, kind, and faithful man of God who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was an active member of Woodlawn Faith United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. He was also a proud member of the Reserve Officers Association and a generous donor to many charitable organizations. Chester earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from the University of Maine and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from New Hampshire Business College (now the University of Southern New Hampshire). He was known for his strong work ethic, integrity, and passion for innovation. Chester was an engineer and visionary who loved developing new ideas. Over the course of his remarkable career—spanning more than 25 years—he worked with the Department of Defense, supporting the Air Force, Army, and Navy in engineering and technology management. He also proudly served as a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. After retiring from his federal government engineering management role and the Army Reserves, Chester became the Executive President and part-owner of a government contracting firm, Systems Integration & Management, Inc. (SIM, Inc.) Following his time at SIM, Chester and his daughter, Karan, combined their expertise in engineering and information technology to establish Applied Information Systems Engineering, LLC (AISE, LLC). The company featured both a government contracting division serving federal agencies and a commercial division focused on developing a motivational social network. AISE, LLC., launched a global social platform and worldwide brand dedicated to motivation, inspiration, and discovery—receiving a registered trademark from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chester Weatherly was a true inspiration—a man of excellence, innovation, and faith. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Ann Weatherly (Banks); his brother, Jerry Weatherly (Brenda); his children, Pendle, Orvin (Marleny), and Karan (George); his grandchildren, Vanessa (Jasper), Latoya, Orvin Jr., and Kaleel; and his great-granddaughter, Aaliyah. Chester was a positive, uplifting man who inspired and motivated everyone he met. Chester Arthur Weatherly, Jr. will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and all who were blessed to know him. His memory will live on in our hearts forever.

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Chester A. Weatherly

October 18, 1941 - May 15, 2025