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James Jim D. Chenot

1953 - 2016

BORN

1953

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel

801 Pittsburg Ave NW

North Canton, Ohio

James Chenot Obituary

Name: Calling hours for James Jim D. Chenot
Start: 2016-12-09T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel

James “Jim” D. Chenot 1953-2016
62, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. He was born Dec. 14, 1953 in Canton, Ohio. Jim was a local radio personality for over 30 years working at WONE (97.5 FM), The Summit (91.3 FM) and various other stations. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Lois Chenot; sister, Lou Ann Chenot and step-mother, Betty Chenot.
Jim is survived by his loving son, Evan Chenot and Taylor Friedlein; sister, Kathy, and Mark Berner; and mother of his son, Janet Wernecke; and many other loving family and friends.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel, 801 Pittsburg Ave. N.W., North Canton, Ohio 44720 at 7 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to The Summit, 65 Steiner Ave., Akron, Ohio 44301, in care of Rock and Recovery. The family invites you to visit: www.reedfuneralhome.com to read the obituary, sign the online guestbook and share fond memories.
Reed Funeral Home, 330-477-6721

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Published by The Repository on Dec. 4, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Chenot

25 Entries

Laurie Ann Esper

September 8, 2020

Met him at WONE. I was a contest winner and went to the ice capades with him. He was one of the kindest people I ever knew and I enjoyed the time I spent with him. You are greatly missed. Laurie

Chuck Hess

October 14, 2017

Saw that Bob Seger just released a cover of "Busload Of Faith" from your favorite album of all time, and thought of you, Jim.

You taught us well. RIP

Mark Gunsaullus

December 10, 2016

I had the pleasure of growing up in the same neighborhood as Jim. We lived 2 houses up the street. We hung out a lot together either delivering papers on the Richie McCarty paper route (which would become mine), playing basketball, or watching Andy Griffith at his house.

Jim formed a Beatles band and we all wore those nasty Beatle Wigs. We performed for the neighborhood on numerous occasions without much fanfare.

My favorite memory is when Jim and I cut high school with Jim driving. We visited an establishment in downtown Canton that is no longer there. We were treated to Vaudeville acts and some very talented ladies. "Virgo Dupree" was the most memorable. I am still not sure how we made it through the front door. It must have been the fake ID's.

Oh what fun we had.

RIP my friend!

Mark Gunsaullus

randy rich

December 8, 2016

It has been over forty five years but Jim and I hung out together at Lincoln. I remember when he said that he was going to radio school, with his personality it was a given that he was going to be successful. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Lisa O'Rourke

December 7, 2016

Evan & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
He will be missed by so many people.

December 6, 2016

Kathy, so sad to hear about Jim. We were neighbors on Grandview Ave. Mark and Jim were friends. They had a cute little band and put shows on for the neighbors. Marl lives in Ala. and Pam is in Ill. Ozzie passed away in Aug. Maxine Gunsaullus

December 6, 2016

Offering sincere condolences to your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Ps.147:3.

Lynn Raynes

December 5, 2016

So sad to hear of Jim's passing, always loved hearing him on the radio from WONE to the Summit-he had a gift for being funny and creative. Prayers to his family and friends.
Long-time Listener

Frank Gorsuch

December 5, 2016

Used to listen to Jim on WONE when I was new to the area in the early 80s while doing alot of road time for my job in the surrounding counties. I changed Jobs and the radio went off for many years. I discovered THE Summit 7 years ago and became and active volunteer. Was thrilled to met Jim in person as a result. I volunteered many events with Jim most recently the last two summers in Youngstown for Live at the Morley. Great sense of humor,and a remarkable knowledge of music. The last time I saw him he hosted a Studio C with Graham Nash in September.Terrific interviewer as well. I'll miss him hosting Radio Sandbox too. It was my weekly quiet, serious listening time with him. Goodbye Jim thanks for great memories !

Joe Shaheen

December 5, 2016

Met Jim in 1981 when we both were just starting our radio careers at WINW/WOOS-FM and we became quick friends. In the 35 years since, I've never met anyone with quite the same sense of humor as Jim. His ability to work a Big Time Wrestling character into any conversation would make me laugh until I cried more often than I can remember. Jim's love for radio was only exceeded by his love for his son. His on-air sign-off each night, "Goodnight Bubba Phillips (or any random Cleveland Indian from the 60s and 70s) wherever you are," is a classic. My condolences. A great guy is gone and will be sorely missed.

Anita & Jim Sines

December 5, 2016

Kathy, Evan & family,

Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Jim was my first cousin and one of the nicest, kindest, most caring person I have known. I will miss him dearly.

Love,Jim & Anita Sines

December 5, 2016

Will miss our random breakfast meetings! Dammit Jim, is was your turn to buy!
Love to Evan and your family.
Lynn Kelly

Sue Baker Fischer

December 5, 2016

Jim and I grew up next door to each other. I'm honored to call Jim a life long friend. Jim was one of the kindest, warmest, funniest, loving, and sensitive people I've ever known. I remember the day he informed me that he was going to be a disc jockey. Sure enough, not only did he accomplish his goal but became a legend in the industry along the way. RIP my dear childhood friend. You will be deeply missed.

Tom & Sharon McCurry

December 5, 2016

Evan and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Our deepest sympathy

Mark O'Brien

December 4, 2016

Jim was a wonderful person with a great spirit and superb sense of humor whose friendship I cherished. Most folks may forget but, he worked in Alliance at Q92 for a couple years between his stints at WONE and the Summit and we became friends. He never failed to make me laugh or brighten my day when he called and I will miss him.

My condolences to both his immediate family and his radio family.

Bobbi Snider

December 4, 2016

Our family didn't know Jim well, but Evan was practically a member of our family when he was in school. We had only brief encounters with Jim at sporting events, mainly wrestling, when he would come to support Evan. Judging from the upstanding young man that Evan has become (and knowing how much effort it took to raise him ), there is no doubt in our minds that Jim was a heck of a guy. May he reset in peace and peace be with the family left behind.

December 4, 2016

I worked with Jim at WAKR Jim was a good guy with a good sense humor He will be missed
I send my prayers and support his family and his many friends. Thanks for you did in your life Jim We will never forget you.

God Bless,

Victor Bamonte
Former WAKR Personality

Kathleen Broulis-Kenepp

December 4, 2016

To The Entire Family,

Like many others, I listened Jim's broadcasts on the radio. He will be missed. I just wanted to extend my Deepest Sympathy.

Barbara Perez

December 4, 2016

Jim was a great guy I met in high school at Lincoln. You will be missed my friend.

Randy Gonzalez

December 4, 2016

Always made you laugh Rest In Peace old friend

Cindy (Holland lincoln 72') Alcorn

December 4, 2016

Evan, our deepest sympathy for you at this time. I went to school with Jim.

Mark Ostrowski

December 4, 2016

I befriended Jim while I was working at WCPZ in Sandusky, Ohio. I used to listen to his show on WONE and after talking to him, he became one of my radio mentors. When I was hired at WONE in 1991, he made me feel welcome and like a part of the team. His brilliant humor and unique radio style was an inspiration to me. Peace, love, rock-n-roll and good night Jim Chenot, wherever you are. Rest in Peace my friend.

Joe Bevilacqua

December 4, 2016

i was blessed to start my career with Jim in 1990 and learn from him that entertaining an audience was about respect and telling a good story, and Jim was the master. The way he treated everyone with so much kindness and the ability to make us laugh in any situation was something I've tried to do in my life. The legacy of Jim Chenot on the radio will continue to live in all of the broadcasters and listeners he's touched. I owe my success as an entertainer and a manager of people to Jim. Not to mention everything I know about Zzzzzzzepppppelin... Man!Joe Bevilacqua /WONE alumni

Long Time Listener

December 4, 2016

Sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers. Peace, Love, Rock and Roll, and Goodnight Jim Chenot wherever you are

Jim Bickel

December 4, 2016

Saddened, along with so many others, to hear the news of Jim's passing. It's been a long time but, I have fond memories of Jim and our radio family at WONE. I can hear his laugh and see his smile and I know he is missed by many. My condolences to Jim's family and friends. I am very sorry for your loss.

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