Ben Martin Chamness

January 11, 1928 — May 8, 2016

Ben Martin Chamness, 88, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 7:20 am at Parkway Manor. Ben was born January 11, 1928 in Marion the son of Lee and Esther (Hunter) Chamness. He married Betty McClellan on July 10, 1954 in Marion and together they have shared over 61 years of marriage. He retired from the Street Department for the City of Marion after 30 years. Ben attended 1^st Baptist Church in Marion and was a member of the Laborer’s Union #773. Survivors include his; Wife – Betty McClellan Chamness of Marion Son – Jack Chamness of Marion Son – Earl Chamness and wife Brenda of Marion Granddaughters; Diana Hoover and husband Toby of Marion Debra Perkins and husband Kevin of Thompsonville Great grandchildren; Krista Hoover of Marion Brittani Snyder and husband Justin of Marin Amber Terry of Benton Corey, Alex and Jesse Perkins of Thompsonville Great Great Grandchildren; Emma Coffey and Jaxon Terry of Benton Brother - Sam Chamness and wife Ann of Marion Nieces & nephews; Cheryl Shadowens of Energy Mark Chamness of Carbondale Barbara Vaughan of Marion James Lee Chamness of DeSoto Kim Chamness of Carbondale Steve Chamness of South Carolina Delbert Chamness of South Carolina Susie Chamness of South Carolina Brenda Alcorn of Ohio Sharon Whitehead of Georgia David Rodd of Florida Patti Fagan of Tennessee Peggy Rodd of Ohio Kathy Rodd of Washington Joe McClellan of West Frankfort Preceeded by his Parents, sisters – Florence Rodd, Maxine Horton, Violet Bateman, Dimple Travelstead and brothers – Tom, Delbert and Bob Chamness. Funeral services will be at 1 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Mohr officiating, the eulogy will be given by Mayor Bob Butler. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 – 8 pm at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois.

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Ben Martin Chamness

January 11, 1928 — May 8, 2016

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