William Clifford Chason

William Clifford Chason obituary, New Smyrna Beach, FL

William Clifford Chason

William Chason Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dudley Funeral Homes, Edgewater Chapel on Jan. 24, 2025.

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William Clifford Chason, 70, of Edgewater, FL, passed away from this life on January 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Clifford E. Chason, Sr. and Sara Chason; his parents, Clifford E. Chason, Jr. (also a retired veteran of 20 years) and Theresa Chason; and his aunt, Margaret Chason.
He was a retired SFC Army veteran of 20 years and a retiree from Teledyne Technologies. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nell Chason, and his son, Christopher Chason (also an Army veteran), his daughter, Rebecca Hathaway and his grandchildren, Rachel Hathaway, Ryan and Riley Farrier, Cameron Chason and his great-great granddaughter, Charlotte York.
His family will have a private ceremony conducted by members of a local military association. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.

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