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Jeffrey Lamont Chancellor, Sr. transitioned May 6, 2017. He was born October 28, 1969 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Delores Davis and Clinton Chancellor.
Jeffrey attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Firestone High School. He was a skilled Machinist who retired due to illness. Jeffrey was very charismatic, even in his early years of life. He was loved and adored by all who knew him and had an enormous heart. He enjoyed reading, listening to music, sports and playing chess.
He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Elizabeth Huntley and Maggie Green. He is survived by mother, Delores Davis; father, Clinton Chancellor; four sons, Efrem Richardson (Lauren), Jeffrey Chancellor Jr., twins Nate and Nick Chancellor; daughter, Porsha Chancellor; six grandchildren; siblings, Lisa Green Johnson (Phillip) and Norman Busby Jr.; great aunt, Geneva Green; aunt, Margie Owens and uncle, Joe Chancellor (Kay); devoted friend, James Baskerville; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Home going services will be held Monday, May 15, 2017 at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd., Akron, OH 44320. Calling hours for friends and family will begin at 11 a.m. with the funeral following at 12 p.m. Pastor Stacey Jenkins Officiating.
Procession will form and condolences can be sent to 355 Village Pointe Drive, Unit F, Akron, OH 44313.
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Ethel Oden
May 5, 2021
No longer by our side
Forever in our hearts
DIONNA REYNOLDS
May 15, 2017
RIH my brother from a different mother and father. I am going to miss u sooo much, was good to see you at the Surprise Bday party back in October. AI will never forget how your shoe use to fly off everytime it was your turn to kick the ball during our great kickball games on BEECHWOOD. lOVE YOU ALWAYS.......DEDE ROBINS-REYNOLDS
Dee Bell
May 15, 2017
Nick, Nate, and Jeff's entire family.
Deepest sympathy, and heartfelt condolences.
MECHELLE COLE
May 15, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Jeffrey running and laughing when he was a little boy growing up on Beechwood. Lisa and Norman I'm praying for you and your family. Trust in God
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May 14, 2017
Sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers are with you
Lillian Wright
Akron,Ohio
Phillip BELL
May 13, 2017
R.I.P Jeff much love and never forgotten...
Ethel and Davis Oden
May 12, 2017
Lois and Clint,
Deep in our hearts a memory is kept,
Of one we loved and shall never forget.
May 12, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.
Michelle Woodruff
May 12, 2017
Lois, Clint, Lisa, Mickey and family
So very sorry to hear about Jeffrey. You are all in my prayers. Jeff fought a good fight and finished his course. May God continue to strengthen you. Love you all very much.
Your cousin
Michelle Woodruff
Lisa Johnson
May 11, 2017
The Love of my life, Jeff I will miss you so deeply.
Your one and only sister
Mimmie
May 11, 2017
To the family and friends of Mr Chancellor, my sincere condolences. May you have peace Romans15:33
May 11, 2017
My heartfelt condolence to the Chancellor Family. You are in my prayers.
LMH
RILEY & MILDRED BUCHANAN WELBY & MARVA BROADDUS
May 11, 2017
LOIS, CLINT CHANCELLOR & FAMILY
WE WERE DEEPLY SADENED TO HEAR OF JEFFREY'S PASSING SUCH A WONDERFUL SOUL
HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY OUR FAMILY
MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO BE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME
YOU WILL CONTINUE TO TO BE IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY, TOMORROW, AND ALWAYS
MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL
A. M.
May 11, 2017
My condolences goes out to the family. May the hearer of prayer sustain the family at this challenging time. Psalms 10:17
Todd Miller
May 11, 2017
Praying for your family
Auntie Donna/ Family Burnette
May 10, 2017
To the Family of Jeff, May your sorrows be brief and lean on God for understanding. Remember the love your Dad,Son, Uncle , Friend had for you and things always brighten up. With Love
Denise Finney
May 10, 2017
You have my deepest sympathy, and your family is in my prayers.
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