Local hero honored with surprise retirement party

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — After 45.5 years serving his community, one honorable First Responder has retired.

Fire Chief Chester Bryson Owens Sr. of Humboldt, was surprised by his family with a special retirement party.

The Fire Chief was surprised to be surrounded by so many loved ones who traveled both near and far to celebrate the time he spent with the Fire Department.

Owens says retirement is wonderful, “Thank you for the city of Humboldt for allowing me to serve you as Chief. And also I found out just the last week or two, that the state of Tennessee has made me the Honorary Fire Chief.”

During the retirement celebration the family expressed their pride in the Fire Chief and all that he has accomplished both in the Fire Department and before.