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CHANEY, Donald Eugene "Gene" 62 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Wednesday February 16, 2011 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio following a brief illness. Born April 26, 1948 in Troy, Ohio to Donald E. and Nadine {Graham} Chaney. Gene was a Vietnam War veteran proudly serving in the Unites States Army, a member of the West Charleston Church of the Brethren, American Legion Post #586, Tipp City as a past Post Commander, and a charter member of the Tipp City Emergency Services. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time on the links. Gene recently retired from Meijer in Beavercreek as a grocery store manager. He is preceded in death by his father; Donald Chaney in 1987. He leaves behind his loving wife; Linda {Shoup} Chaney, two sons; Donnie and his wife Holly Chaney, Andrew Chaney and his fiancée Aphton Putnam, both of Tipp City, mother; Nadine Chaney, brothers; Ronnie and his wife Diane Chaney, Lonnie Chaney, all of Tipp City and Tim and his wife Richelle Chaney, Springfield, Ohio and granddaughter; Kennedy Chaney. Service 10:30 AM on Monday February 21, 2011 at the West Charleston Church of the Brethren, Northeast corner of State Routes 571 and 202, Tipp City, Pastor Burton Wolf officiating, burial to follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio. Visitation 4 to 8 PM Sunday at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Contributions may be made in Gene's name to the Tipp Monroe Fire Association. www.fringsandbayliff.com
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Brian Schwegel
March 1, 2011
I worked with Gene at the Harshman Road Meijer a few years ago . I now live out of state & just heard of his passing . Gene was a great boss & a great friend...a true , genuine person , that i will NEVER forget !!
February 21, 2011
Linda, Donnie & Andrew, I just heard of Genes passing and I am so sorry. Hope you are all doing as well as you can and know that Gene is with God now. He is at peace and you know he and his dad are playing nine holes.
God Bless you all,
Jan (Shearer) Whitacre
February 21, 2011
I want to pass along my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Gene will be truly missed.
Michael Bailey Balad, Iraq (Deployed)
Richelle Chaney
February 20, 2011
Gene was our best man at our wedding and he always went out of his way to make me feel a part of the family. I hold a lot of respect for this wonderful man and for you Linda and the boys. We will miss him so much.
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Tim Chaney
February 20, 2011
My Brother was a very loving and caring person and will be missed so much. I looked up to him and always took his advise to heart. Gene, you were very special to all of us. I Love You Brother.
Dawn Parker
February 19, 2011
My sympathy and prayers go out to your family. Gene was a truly wonderful person. He will be missed.
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