Obituary of Joseph E. Chaney, Jr resident of Richland Parish Louisiana
as published in the Monroe News Star,November 17,2006
Submitted by for the USGenWeb Archives by Dot Golliher December 2, 2006



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Joseph Edgar"J.E."Chaney


Funeral services for Joseph Edgar "J.E." Chaney, Jr. will be held at the 
Rayville United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10:00AM, 
with the Reverend Ted Freeland officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville 
Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. 
Mr. Chaney was born on January 9, 1920 in Rayville, Louisiana. He passed away 
on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 following a short illness. 

Mr. Chaney was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Edgar and Robbie Chaney, 
his sisters Mrs. B.J. (Aletha) Capella and Mrs. A.L. (Edris) Page. Mr. Chaney 
was also preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Annie 
Marie "Billie" Chaney of Rayville, Louisiana who passed away in 2005. The 
couple had celebrated their golden as well as their sixty-third anniversary. 

He is survived by his three children: Constance "Connie" Chaney Gotcher and 
husband, Ron of Benbrook, Texas, Charles "Bubba" Chaney and wife, Sharon of 
Rayville and Joseph Edgar III "Joey" Chaney and wife, Lisa of Oak Ridge. Mr. 
Chaney has nine loving grandchildren and nine-great grandchildren who all 
adored their "Poppy". 

Mr. Chaney was an active Veteran, having served his country in the Navy during 
World War II. He was, indeed, a member of the greatest generation. Mr. Chaney 
was proud to have served his country overseas in Africa while on board the USS 
Scroggins — a Navy Destroyer Escort. Upon ending his service with the Navy, Mr.
Chaney returned to Rayville. He worked as an electrician and at Glover 
Hardware as manager for 32 years until his retirement. 

He was a member of the Rayville United Methodist Church and was an active member 
of the local "Saints Alive" group of Rayville for many years. J.E. and his wife, 
Billie had many fond memories of the senior bus trips that they took over the 
years and the friendships that they made. 

Pallbearers for the funeral service will be James S. Chaney, Joseph E. Chaney, IV, 
Matthew L. Chaney, Michael P. Chaney, Gary Raines, Jr. and Billy Herman Worsley, Jr. 
Many thanks to those who cared for J.E during his illness, especially, Dr. David 
Thompson, Dr. Les Johnson, Dr. Kenny Sehon and the nurses and staff at Richardson 
Medical Center and Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Thanks to all the 
friends and neighbors who showed their support in countless ways over the past 
months. 

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, the Rayville United Methodist 
Church or the charity of the donor' choice.