Bill D. Chaney, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 10:34 pm surrounded by his family at his home in Marion.
Bill was born April 30, 1933 in East St. Louis, Illinois the son of Rufus and Frankie (Hall) Chaney. He married Jeri Fitts on November 3, 1962 in Marion and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage.
He retired from Washington National Insurance and formerly worked at Modern Woodmen. Bill was a member of Marion First Baptist Church and was currently attending the Marion Church of Christ. He was a member of the Fraternal Organization of Modern Woodmen and enjoyed the time socializing with his friends there. In retirement Bill worked at Mack’s and Kroger, he loved seeing the people of Marion.
Survivors include his;
Wife – Jeri Chaney of Marion
Daughter – Pam Chaney Elliott and husband Kris of Staunton, Illinois
Son – Chris Chaney and wife Betsy of New Burnside
Five Grandchildren;
Ryan, Kassie and Konnor Elliott of Staunton
Katie and Taylor of New Burnside
Preceded by his Parents
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Brandstatter officiating. The eulogies will be given by his son Chris Chaney, daughter Pam Elliott and family friend Susie Jordan. Inurnment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, March 29th from Noon until the time of service at the funeral home.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.