George Chase Sr. Obituary

George Chase's passion for horses can be traced all the way back to his childhood in Connecticut. Growing up, he loved to ride and show horses alongside his father and brothers, competing at some of the highest levels. Read the news obituary.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sep. 20, 2013.

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George was a trip. Haven't seen him in years but have many fond memories from Shakerag, the Steeplechase, Olympics in Mexico, point to points, fox hunting trips- always the life of the party. I never knew half of the mischief he and my brother and others were up to but it was always a good time.

Winship Rees

September 24, 2013

My condolences to the Chase SR family, may you gain strength in God and friends.

September 24, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Chase family for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this difficult time 2Cor. 1:2-4.

Heather

September 23, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

G. Johnson

September 23, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the entire Chase family on George's passing. Jan, we loved having you and George as our neighbors and have missed you but are happy that you have spent these past years in the gorgeous Virginia horse country that you both so love. Sandy and Moncure Crowder

Sandy and Moncure Crowder

September 23, 2013

George was a delightful person, and I shall miss him. Condolences to the family - you are in my prayers.

Evan Mathis

September 22, 2013

George was a class act.Many memories of Shakerag and the first steeplechase so many years ago. George was a mover in the horse scene.

Bill Roe Hilton Head

September 22, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Chase Sr. family during your time of grief...God is for you a "refuge and strength," A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with "peace and comfort" to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).

September 21, 2013

George was a true sportsman whose efforts helped promote knowledge of horse-racing to fans in Georgia.

Darrell Simmons

September 21, 2013

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow." Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes." (Psalms 116:15)

September 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eg

September 20, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

G. Freeman

September 20, 2013

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