Lenard Chavis Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Dr. Lenard Chavis, age 78, of Augusta, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2014, after a long struggle with his health and a recent hospitalization. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at 11:00 AM from Lumpkin Road Baptist Church, 2540 Lumpkin Rd., Augusta, GA, with Reverend Ed Chavis and Reverend Jim Stady officiating. He will lie in state for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in Augusta in 1955, and from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO, in 1958. He faithfully served the Lord in full-time Christian service for over 52 years, including pastorates in Albany, GA, Summerville, GA, New Castle, DE, Amarillo, TX, and most recently at the Lumpkin Road Baptist Church in Augusta, where he pastored for 32 years. He also served as the associate missions director of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International, and taught classes at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. He also served several terms as the state chairman of the Georgia Baptist Bible Fellowship. He was known by many for his skill as a chalk artist, his rich baritone singing voice, his wise counsel, and his sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Len Chavis; his mother, Louise Chavis Garner; and his brother, Lenzo Chavis. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Parker Chavis; his daughter, Kim Chavis (Jim) Stady; his son, Reverend Ed (Brenda) Chavis; his grandchildren, Jordan Stady Connell, Kameron Stady, Debbie Chavis Lee, and Steven Chavis; and two great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be John Sheridan, Howard Willis, Buddy Taylor, Charles Cowart, Bill Inman, Earl Haygood, Forrest Woods, and Ronnie Crouch. Honorary pallbearers will be the pastors of the Georgia Baptist Bible Fellowship. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Lumpkin Road Baptist Church, 2540 Lumpkin Rd., Augusta, GA 30906. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 2, 2014, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, GA 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Dec. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Lenard Chavis

11 Entries

Bill Adams

August 25, 2021

For some reason I was led to see where Dr. Chavis was these days. He couldn't be happier. He made such an impression on me as a teenager that much later when I was pastor of a church in Tennessee I had him come and preach at the church. I was a bus kid from the church in Delaware in the late 60's. he preached for me in the early 90's. I'm still pastoring and look forward to seeing him again.

January 6, 2015

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray
for you daily. Marie Wortz

ann Marcus

December 8, 2014

So sorry to learn of Lenard's passing...he was a good friend of my first husband, Larry Bennett & they went to school together...Lenard send a message to me after Larry's passing. My condolences to the family & blessings on Lenard's going home to be with his Lord. May your family find comfort in knowing that Lenard made a stamp on other people's lives...

Calvin Bradley

December 3, 2014

Our prayers are with the family.

Carolyn Moody

December 2, 2014

What a great man of God the Pastor was & he will always be sadly missed. Jean, if I can do anything for you or if you just need someone to talk to please feel free to call me. I'm praying for you & all your family. I love you.

Betty Steele

December 2, 2014

Jean & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May GOD wrap his loving arms around and sustain you during this trial. I learned a lot from his preaching and teaching. He will never be forgotten but will have a special place in my heart and yours for years to come.My love to all of you.

Greta & Harvey Kimray

December 2, 2014

Harvey & I meet Jean & Len in Albany, Ga. in 1961. Our pastor in Fort Worth, David Cavin, said to look for Len's church when we get to Albany! Almost missed it, just a small store front. Saw the people standing out front after church. Stopped & meet Len & Jean. Within a day or two, Jean & a few ladies from church were at our door. That was the start of a long lasting friendship. Len & Jean prayed us through some rough times & I will always cherish my memories of pizza & long talks after church! Our love & prayers & tears are with you.

Carolyn Woods

December 2, 2014

Mrs. Chavis & family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Just last week I actually said to myself that I wanted to send Preacher Chavis a get well card and just let him know how much I appreciated what I learned thru him while attending LRBC. Why do we put off things when the next moment is so uncertain? The Preacher was a wonderful teacher, preacher and person as a whole,and so talented! He will truly be missed!

Pastor Roe Porter

December 2, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with family during this difficult time. Brother Len served his Lord and generation well.

Tanya Beckett Camp

December 2, 2014

My Thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family.May god's words help your pain.

Lance Auterson

December 2, 2014

When my wife and I were young deputation missionaries, Pastor Chavis not only had us to his church and took us on for support right away. But because we had a gap in our schedule he graciously put us up in a hotel for a few days, until it was time to hit the road again. I'll always appreciate the kind investment in us.

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