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Alfred Chaney Obituary
Mr. Alfred Davis Chaney, age 84 of Patrick Springs, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born in Patrick County on November 11, 1940, to the late Marshall Jefferson Chaney and Dorothy Clark Chaney. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chaney was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Cassell Chaney and a brother, Ray Chaney. He was a longtime member of Goodwill Baptist Church. He retired with over 40 years of service with Fieldcrest Mills. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and dearly loved his family.
Mr. Chaney is survived by a daughter, Janet Bishop (Pastor David) of Patrick Springs; a son, Steve Chaney (Tammy) of Bassett; three grandchildren, David Bishop, Jr. (Abby), Mandy Flaneary (Jamie), and Kevin Chaney (Ashley); four great-grandchildren, Bradley, Emmalynn, Marley, and Kolten; a brother, Lonnis Chaney of Bassett; two sisters, Lois Triplett (Bobby) and Rebecca Mabe (Doyle) all of Bassett; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Roxie.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, with Pastor David Bishop, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Cassell Family Cemetery in Patrick Springs. The Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard will provide military rites. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
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