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Edward Chance Obituary



CHANCE, EDWARD W., "POPS", 64 - of Atlantic City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, surrounded by his family. He was born in Atlantic City, attended the local public school system. Edward was employed by the All Clean Building Services, Atlantic City and was previously employed by the hotels and casinos industry as a heavy porter. His son, Robert Chance, his father, Charles Chance and brother, Charles R. Chance all preceded him in death. Survivors: His mother, Marguerite (nee Barkley) Chance of Atlantic City; two daughters, Tracie D. Chance of Atlantic City and Lisa Thompson of Newark; four sons, Edward Chance of Atlantic City, Shawn Chance of Galloway, Warren Chance and Anthony Chance both of Salisbury, NC; His sister, Alice Oliver of Atlantic City; a very special dear friend, Debra Jenkins; His best friend, Johnnie Smith; sixteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Mikal's Funeral Parlor, Inc., 1033 Baltic Avenue, Atlantic City, where friends may view from 9 a.m. Please sign guest book at Legacy.com or email: [email protected]

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Aug. 1, 2008.

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catina jenkins-ariyoh

August 8, 2008

Eddie you will be sadly missed and mom and all of Eddies children i will keep you in my prayes.

Lenore Ringgold-Rowley

August 4, 2008

May your sorrows be lightened knowing that others are sharing in your pain.

Bertha Freeman and Family

August 2, 2008

To Debbie and the Chance Family,
May God continue to watch over you and give you peace.My family and I always enjoyed being around Eddie.We will truly miss him especially at our family gatherings.

Gerry Holloway (Jackson)

August 2, 2008

Eddie was a dear friend of our family he will be missed. Our prayers are with your family. God Bless

Ms Gerry Holloway, Nickie and Angelo

michael-Valerie Jackson

August 1, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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