Gary Chavis Obituary
Preceded in death by his mother Anita "Pearl" Chavis, father Phillip Chavis, Sr., brother Phillip Chavis, Jr., and brother Donald Chavis. Gary is survived by his spouse of 48 years, Debi Coldiron; his only daughter, Chloe Chavis; one sister, Karen Chavis-Hale; niece, Anitra Hale-King (Aaron King); nephew, Lewis Hale III; and numerous other nieces and nephews; relatives and life-long friends: Ellis, Garry, Robert and Cookie, Daniel, Gene, Kimberly and Terron, Monique/Teliyah, etc.
Future memorial details will be provided at a later date. Meanwhile, COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME is handling the arrangements.
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James (Beanie) Bynum
April 24, 2024
Growing up in the bottoms and going to Clearbrook elementary walking down 17th always passing the Chavis house was always something. Ms an Mr Chavis, Philip, Gary and Karen. Philip becoming very close friends with my older brother Melvin and Gary becoming very close to my younger brother Rodney (Bo). Couldn't hang with those guys because I was always on the move. Certainly going to miss my friend. Rest Easy Lil Bro. James (Beanie) Bynum
Dennis Branch
April 22, 2024
Man, G! Back in the 60's on Monroe with The Browns and The Watkins, the Chavis family was right across the way on 17th. Always good neighbors, Mr & Mrs Chavis were kind and hospitable. Rest well, my friend, neighbor and brother. Much Love, Karen and family.
Wanda Anderson
April 21, 2024
Gary was a loving big brother, always well dressed and a good person. Karen, my deepest condolences for you and the family.
Lori Pace-Johnston
April 19, 2024
My Sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends. Relationships run deep from Childhood. I will always remember One of my Big Brother´s from the Block. To get to Doc´s I had to pass your house. I´ll always remember that million dollar smile , your kindness and your incredible style. Rest in Power Sir.
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Joseph Brown
April 16, 2024
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family. The Chavis family and my family,
(The Browns) have a long history of friendship that dates back to the 60's. Our mom's were best friends and Gary, Karen, and Philip and my siblings were all friends as well. Rest in peace old friend.
Shelley Faryman
April 16, 2024
I worked with Gary at K&G When my vehicle broke down and i could not get to work he would pick me up and bring me and if we got off work at same time he would drop me off at home. He was one of my boss's. We would bump heads sometimes but for the most we got along. You will truly be missed.
Your friend Shelley Faryman.
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