Brian K. Chenault

Brian K. Chenault, 63 of LaRue, passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024 at his home from injuries sustained in a farming accident. Brian was a deeply beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother, and friend. His passing was sudden and unexpected.
He was born on August 9, 1961 in West Jefferson to the late Beulah (Hatten) and Ralph Chenault.
He graduated high school in 1979 and entered the Air Force shortly after. He returned from Basic Training to marry his high school sweetheart, Aleitha (York), before moving to Washington to begin their life together. They had their first child, Brianna, in 1981 and nearly 2 years later welcomed their second, Justin. After serving proudly for 15 years, Brian retired from the military, and they settled back home in Ohio. Brian had a strong faith in God and was saved in his late 20s.
While we lost our most beloved husband, dad, and poppy, many have lost a friend and loved one in him. He has been a rock to many. While he was quiet and observant to most, he was a master at sarcasm and wit to those who knew him best. He loved big and had a heart for helping others. He served faithfully in his church. There was so much more to him than just husband, dad and poppy - though to us those were his greatest roles - he was also a friend, coworker and colleague, brother, uncle, cousin.
Brian is survived by his wife, Aleitha, they were married December 29, 1979; their children, Brianna (Dave) Liuzzo of Hinckley and Justin (Jenna) Chenault of Richwood; and four grandchildren, Cristian, Kylie, Ellie, and Elijah.
Siblings, Rick, Kevin and Beth Chenault and Terri McFarland
Services celebrating Brian's life will be held Saturday September 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. There will be Military Honors following the service. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 2:00 pm at the funeral home in LaRue.