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JOHN CHANCEY Obituary
John Chancey, 57, died March 3, 2010, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
A service will be held at 11a.m. Monday March 8th, in the Tower Club Ballroom at The North Florida Retirement Village, located at 8100 NW 27th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606.
John was born March 11, 1952, in Ocala, Florida. He moved to Gainesville as a child and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1970. He later graduated from Nova University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He worked for twenty-five years at Metal Container Corporation and then for four years as the Director of Facilities at The North Florida Retirement Village. John enjoyed camping, hiking, kayaking, and fishing, as well as spending time with his family and friends.
John is survived by his wife Kerry, his sons Adam and Chad, his mother Minnie Holtzclaw and his mother-in-law Glorya Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Village Foundation John Chancey Memorial Fund or HOPE www.horseshelpingpeople.org.
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carl Howell
May 23, 2010
We will miss John, he was a good friend.
Sam Shumate
April 11, 2010
Mr chancey was a great man. He and Kerry always welcomed me into their house, even when adam and I were getting into trouble. I can remember riding around st. augistine over spring break in the bronco with adam thinking, what a "sweet ride". Adam and Chad are great men because of him. Kerry is quite possibly the sweetest woman in the world. I loved hanging with adam at home because I would never go hungry over there. Mrs.Chancey loved feeding us... especially DOS.lol...I also remember getting into Mr.Chanceys beer with adam thinking we were sly, but we never were. Mr.Chancey you will be missed.
With much love to Adam, Chad, and Kerry.
-Sam Shumate
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student
March 20, 2010
Mrs. Chancey everyone at school is praying for you and yor family. Stay strong he is watching down on you from heaven. We always look forward to seeing your smile in health class
Eva Rummel
March 19, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sandi Dawson
March 16, 2010
Kerry, Adam, and Chad - I was blessed to be able to attend Johnny’s memorial. It was such a great comfort to learn of all the lives he touched. I was privileged to know him when he was a child and some of his growing up years, but for so long, I only saw him at the Munden Family Reunion, when he was able to attend. What a void there will be this year!!! He was such a happy person, who loved his family dearly and was always smiling. He will be so missed. You all are all in my prayers. – Johnny’s Cousin, Sandi.
Mark Kovi
March 9, 2010
Kerry, Adam and Chad, We are so sorry to hear about John's passing. We are praying for your family. The Kovi's
Tim Ward
March 8, 2010
Kerry & Boys - I am deeply saddened about your loss as well as ours. I enjoyed knowing and working with John for the almost 20 + years we worked together. I enjoyed messing around with the Bronco and hope you guys are doing well. I will be in touch soon and if there is anything I can do to assist at a difficult time, please let me know.
Tim Ward
March 8, 2010
Kerry, I am very sorry for your loss, you are a strong woman and now you need to take care of yourself. I will see you when I return to Gainesville at the end of the week. Your friend, Myrna
March 8, 2010
So Sorry to hear of your loss, we go back many years. Erin and I send out thoughts and prayers. ginny
Mary Ann Heck
March 8, 2010
Kerry, I'm sorry to hear that John has died. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Crenshaw
March 7, 2010
I am sorry to hear of the passing of John. We were good friends in middle and high school. We were both born Ocala 1952. Both moved to G'viile and both grad. GHS in 1970. We shared at lot of good times. John will be missed.
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