Elmer Ray Chaney
May 16, 2023 at 8:23 p.m.
Elmer Ray Chaney, age 76, of Brookville died Friday, May 12, 2023 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville.
Born February 17, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Morgan and Edith (Phillips) Chaney. On March 19, 1968 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Margie Johnson, and she survives.
He was retired, having worked for many years as a custodian for the Southwest Local School District. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and playing the banjo. More than anything, he was a family man and a devoted grandpa to his grandchildren.
Besides Margie, his loving wife of over 55 years, survivors include a daughter, Patricia King of Cincinnati; four grandchildren, Hannah King, Jeffrey England, Amanda Chaney, Tyler Chaney; six siblings, Cathy Jo Metz, Morgan Chaney, Paul Chaney, Liz Lane, Annie Chaney, Billy Chaney.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Elvis Ray Chaney, as well as five siblings, Harold Dale Chaney, Carl Chaney, Tracy Chaney, Herman J. Chaney, Richard Chaney.
Family and friends may visit from 10:00 till 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Dustin Dummel will officiate the funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Elmer Chaney, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsand meyers.com
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Elmer Ray Chaney, age 76, of Brookville died Friday, May 12, 2023 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville.
Born February 17, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Morgan and Edith (Phillips) Chaney. On March 19, 1968 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Margie Johnson, and she survives.
He was retired, having worked for many years as a custodian for the Southwest Local School District. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and playing the banjo. More than anything, he was a family man and a devoted grandpa to his grandchildren.
Besides Margie, his loving wife of over 55 years, survivors include a daughter, Patricia King of Cincinnati; four grandchildren, Hannah King, Jeffrey England, Amanda Chaney, Tyler Chaney; six siblings, Cathy Jo Metz, Morgan Chaney, Paul Chaney, Liz Lane, Annie Chaney, Billy Chaney.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Elvis Ray Chaney, as well as five siblings, Harold Dale Chaney, Carl Chaney, Tracy Chaney, Herman J. Chaney, Richard Chaney.
Family and friends may visit from 10:00 till 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Dustin Dummel will officiate the funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Elmer Chaney, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsand meyers.com
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