James Daniel "Danny" Chumley

James Daniel "Danny" Chumley, 67, of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 16, 1958 in Washington, DC, Danny was known throughout his life for his friendliness, his open heart, his giving nature, and his impeccable sense of humor. Danny was the son of James C. (Jim) and Hazel W. Chumley, both who preceded him in death. He found his cherished, devoted partner in life with Patricia Ann (Pat) Chumley, who also preceded him in death. From his union with Pat, Danny gained a son, Charles Roger (Chuck) Chumley. He is survived by Chuck and his wife Kimberly Ann, as well as his granddaughter Skylar Reese who just turned 25, and who he is so proud of. Shortly after graduating college, she opened her own business, Critter Cove in Harrisonburg, VA. Danny got a virtual tour of her place about a week before he went to Heaven. He is equally proud of his grandson Phoenix James who is 15 and a Sophomore in High School. Phoenix is active in the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) and he holds a Second Degree Black Belt in Karate. Danny is also survived by his only sibling, his sister Terri Jane, and her husband Michael (Mike) Hicks. Terri will be 70 on her birthday and Danny quickly got tired of hearing her say 'can you believe I'll be 70 in December'. Terri and Mike gifted Danny with a nephew and a niece. David Talbert, his nephew, is 45 and he loves the demolition derby, both building the cars and driving in the derby. He has a son Steven James who will be 11 in February. Steven is in the 5th grade and is really doing well in school. Danny's niece, Valerie Renee Hicks Marshall is 41 years old and is a Special Education teacher of 4 year-old autistic children. She is married to Thomas Marshall, Sr. who works in fire protection. They have 3 crazy sons, Thomas Jr. (TJ) who is 8, Michael Alexander (Mikey) who is 6, and James Christian who is 5. TJ enjoys school, and playing Minecraft and Roblox on his tablet with his cousins. Mikey and James enjoy competing in BMX bicycle racing. Danny is also survived by his sister-in-law Linda Webb who was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Webb. Their son, Danny's nephew, Brian Webb is married to Brittany and they have 2 sons, great-nephews Tyler, 10 and Jaxson, 4. He also has a great-niece Reagan Smith. Danny has two aunts, and numerous first, second and third cousins, who he enjoyed spending time with whenever possible. And Danny has a bonus niece Gina Talbert and bonus great-nephews Roman, who just turned 17, and Colt who will be 12 in February. Danny is a friend to everyone who meets him and has no enemies. He is a loyal friend and has a hysterical sense of humor, just like his dad. Many of the posts on his Face Book page included comments like Danny was such a good man, such a great man; Danny was a wonderful man; Danny was such a kind person, such an awesome person. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family will miss him like crazy, but on occasion we'll miss the cooking skills he learned from his mother. For nearly 50 years, Danny as well as many other family members have bowled in Duckpin Bowling Leagues. He was an officer in several leagues for many years. When his eyes got too bad for him to bowl, he remained a league secretary for the Hazel Chumley Seniors Memorial League. Danny's work career was in customer service in the printing industry. He made so many lifelong friends at his past places of employment, many who reached out or even visited him while he was in the hospital. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory (6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Family and friends will then proceed to Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735 for burial, followed by the repast at Danny's house. (721 Carson Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745) Light lunch will be provided. If you know you'll be coming for lunch, please text me for a head count to 301-919-1575 no later than mid-day Friday. And finally, if you know our family, we are very casual. Feel free to come as you'd like both Friday and/or Saturday, casual, Sunday best, or anything in between. As Danny had no life insurance, we would appreciate in lieu of flowers, donations be made towards his funeral expenses. Cash App - $Mikey3of7. If you don't have Cash App, call Terri Hicks for an alternative method of transfer. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for Danny's Life Celebration on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill MD 20745. A visitation will be held the day of the service on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 A.M. until the start of the service at 11 A.M. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill MD 20745. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton MD 20735.