Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, Texas
Sep 22, 1952 – Aug 28, 2023
Douglas Roy Chaney, 70, passed away in his home on August 28, 2023, in Iowa Park, Texas.
Doug was born on September 22, 1952, to Roy Francis Chaney and Shirley Cochran Chaney in Miami, Oklahoma. He graduated from Miami High school (May 21,1970). On May 25, 1970, with the support of his father, Doug signed a track scholarship with Howard Payne University in Brownwood Texas, a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence. Some of his most memorable moments in track were in 1972, he was awarded most improved track athlete, the Howard Payne College Yellow Jacket recognition award as track captain & outstanding runner (1973-1974) and even made it into the paper with his last track meet at the Howard Payne Invitational where he won a gold medal in the 880 with a time of 1:55.4. He graduated from Howard Payne in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Our community sadly lost an important member, Doug Chaney will leave a big gap in our community and will be sorely missed. Doug had over 37 years of experience as a Farmers Insurance agent in Wichita Falls. During his time at Farmers, he won several awards such as Topper Club, Farmers The Blue Vase, Farmers Leadership and various Farmers District 15 awards. Doug was the president of the OU club of Wichita Falls. He was very passionate about OU and dedicated much of his time to helping others experience the amazing culture that OU has to offer. In April of 2021 the OU CLUB of Wichita Falls was able to award academic scholarships to six area students for the soon to be incoming freshman at the University of Oklahoma. The local scholarships were matched by the university.
Doug is survived by his only son Kyle Chaney and two grandchildren.
Doug is also survived by his sisters Brenda Randall, Missy Hodges, and brother Bryan Chaney.
Doug is preceded in death by his parents Roy Francis Chaney, Shirley Cochran Chaney, and brother Kelly Chaney.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. The family is currently making plans for the funeral and reception at Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery in Miami, Oklahoma. Further details will be shared soon.
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for Doug and the Chaney Family.
Read MoreSo sorry for your loss! Doug was a sweet man! He will be missed!
Lisa Gubernath
October 19, 2023 | Iowa Park, TX
So very sorry to hear this news, Doug was a good friend for many years and kept me and my family well covered with insurance. He will be missed. Prayers for his family.
Ruleen Howard
October 18, 2023 | Claude, TX | Friend
Great guy and good neighbor! Greatly going to be missed! Love y’all
The ADAMS’s Family. Charlie,Patricia,Trace & Hunter
Patricia Adams
October 06, 2023 | Iowa Park, TX | Friend
Doug leaves such a loss to our community. Ed and I first met Doug when we joined the OU Club here in W. Falls. Doug inspired everyone & there was no bigger fan anywhere! He led our club to earn scholarship money for so many Wichita Falls graduating seniors. Rest in Peace...
Barbara and Ed Eckert
October 01, 2023 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
I remember Coach Chaney from 7th grade history class - he always made it interesting and fun! I'm praying for Kyle and the rest of the Chaney family.
Melissa Hatcher Huddleston
September 29, 2023 | Edmond, OK | Student
Good guy gone too soon. Prayers to his family and Robin!
Donna Wilson
September 29, 2023 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
My memories of Doug go back to when he and I taught at Iowa Park Middle School. Years later he was our insurance agent. He was a good man and loving father. My thoughts and prayers are with his son, Kyle, and other family members.
Meredith Long
September 23, 2023 | Denver, CO | Friend
Happy Heavenly Birthday Boss!! This is the first year we will not be enjoying our annual Olive Garden Lunch to celebrate your birthday. Thanks for giving me my first job right out of college and the sales techniques to use and mold to my own usage with ALL our wonderful clients over the last 20+ years. We had a great ride Boss and I will cherish ALL the memories, laughs, hard times and awesome times we had at the office. You will be missed by many Boss, so enjoy your forever time with...
Robinsue Miller
September 22, 2023 | Wichita Falls, TX | Coworker
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Randall Parish
September 17, 2023 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend