Funeral services were held for Perney Allen Chaney, 81, on Monday, May 24, 2004, at Grand Old Gospel Lighthouse in Clifton with the Rev. Ron Roberts officiating. Chaney was born on Sept. 19, 1922, in Comanche to Allen W. and Irea (Jamar) Chaney-Hammond. He passed away on May 21, 2004, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Memorials can be made to Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Clifton or to the Military Order of the Purple Heart at 1421 CR 4145, Cranfills Gap, TX 76637. Interment was held at Clifton Cemetery with full military honors provided by the VFW and American Legion. Arrangements were made through Clifton Funeral Home of Clifton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Charlene Tigner; and five step-brothers. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Chaney; children, Douglas Allen Chaney and his wife, Martha, of Cranfills Gap; Gordon Dwight Chaney and his wife, Marge, of Copperas Cove; Marsha Evans and her husband, Curtis, of Cranfills Gap; Kelly Mahoney and her husband, Richard, of Clifton; grandchildren, Allen Evans and his wife, Rayleen, of Speegleville, Michael Evans of Waco; Richard Allen Chaney of Corsicana; Jeremy Barree of Clifton; Nancy Truitt and her husband, Eddie, of Moss Point, Miss.; Ralisa Randall and her husband, Ron, of Goodyear, Ariz.; Karen Denise Chaney, and Robbie Kessler of Waco; Elizabeth Brown and her husband, Mike, of Tyler; Chrissy McCourt and husband, Eric, of Clifton; Angela Evans of Brownwood and Rebecca Mahoney of Clifton; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Nell Walk and her husband, Ora, of Dallas; and brother Aloyn (Jack) Chaney of Mullin.
Chaney served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 493rd Enginner (Heavy Shop) on the Island of New Caledonia in the Asiatic Pacific. While in the military, he obtained the rank of Technician 5. His decorations include the Asiatic Pacific Service ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory Medal. Chaney also worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Arizona and Montana and the Santa Fe Railroad in the Mills County area. He was self-employed for a time and worked for Chemical Lime in Clifton before retiring. On Nov. 16, 1946, he married Nancy Elizabeth Pierce. The couple lived in Comanche, Midland, San Saba, Goldthwaite, Meridian, and Clifton. In his retirement, Chaney enjoyed spending time with his family, as well as fishing and playing dominos. He always enjoyed telling stories to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren about his younger days and fishing trips. Chaney was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church and a life member of the Robert E. Binford VFW Post #8553 in Clifton. Adored husband, beloved father, loving father-in-law, cherished grandfather, and great friend—these are the ways that Perney Allen Chaney will always be remembered by his family and friends. We love you, babe!
- Kenneth D. Bogard
Added: Jun. 23, 2004
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Charlene Tigner; and five step-brothers. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Chaney; children, Douglas Allen Chaney and his wife, Martha, of Cranfills Gap; Gordon Dwight Chaney and his wife, Marge, of Copperas Cove; Marsha Evans and her husband, Curtis, of Cranfills Gap; Kelly Mahoney and her husband, Richard, of Clifton; grandchildren, Allen Evans and his wife, Rayleen, of Speegleville, Michael Evans of Waco; Richard Allen Chaney of Corsicana; Jeremy Barree of Clifton; Nancy Truitt and her husband, Eddie, of Moss Point, Miss.; Ralisa Randall and her husband, Ron, of Goodyear, Ariz.; Karen Denise Chaney, and Robbie Kessler of Waco; Elizabeth Brown and her husband, Mike, of Tyler; Chrissy McCourt and husband, Eric, of Clifton; Angela Evans of Brownwood and Rebecca Mahoney of Clifton; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Nell Walk and her husband, Ora, of Dallas; and brother Aloyn (Jack) Chaney of Mullin.
Chaney served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 493rd Enginner (Heavy Shop) on the Island of New Caledonia in the Asiatic Pacific. While in the military, he obtained the rank of Technician 5. His decorations include the Asiatic Pacific Service ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory Medal. Chaney also worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Arizona and Montana and the Santa Fe Railroad in the Mills County area. He was self-employed for a time and worked for Chemical Lime in Clifton before retiring. On Nov. 16, 1946, he married Nancy Elizabeth Pierce. The couple lived in Comanche, Midland, San Saba, Goldthwaite, Meridian, and Clifton. In his retirement, Chaney enjoyed spending time with his family, as well as fishing and playing dominos. He always enjoyed telling stories to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren about his younger days and fishing trips. Chaney was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church and a life member of the Robert E. Binford VFW Post #8553 in Clifton. Adored husband, beloved father, loving father-in-law, cherished grandfather, and great friend—these are the ways that Perney Allen Chaney will always be remembered by his family and friends. We love you, babe!
- Kenneth D. Bogard
Added: Jun. 23, 2004
Funeral services were held for Perney Allen Chaney, 81, on Monday, May 24, 2004, at Grand Old Gospel Lighthouse in Clifton with the Rev. Ron Roberts officiating. Chaney was born on Sept. 19, 1922, in Comanche to Allen W. and Irea (Jamar) Chaney-Hammond. He passed away on May 21, 2004, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Memorials can be made to Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Clifton or to the Military Order of the Purple Heart at 1421 CR 4145, Cranfills Gap, TX 76637. Interment was held at Clifton Cemetery with full military honors provided by the VFW and American Legion. Arrangements were made through Clifton Funeral Home of Clifton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Charlene Tigner; and five step-brothers. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Chaney; children, Douglas Allen Chaney and his wife, Martha, of Cranfills Gap; Gordon Dwight Chaney and his wife, Marge, of Copperas Cove; Marsha Evans and her husband, Curtis, of Cranfills Gap; Kelly Mahoney and her husband, Richard, of Clifton; grandchildren, Allen Evans and his wife, Rayleen, of Speegleville, Michael Evans of Waco; Richard Allen Chaney of Corsicana; Jeremy Barree of Clifton; Nancy Truitt and her husband, Eddie, of Moss Point, Miss.; Ralisa Randall and her husband, Ron, of Goodyear, Ariz.; Karen Denise Chaney, and Robbie Kessler of Waco; Elizabeth Brown and her husband, Mike, of Tyler; Chrissy McCourt and husband, Eric, of Clifton; Angela Evans of Brownwood and Rebecca Mahoney of Clifton; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Nell Walk and her husband, Ora, of Dallas; and brother Aloyn (Jack) Chaney of Mullin.
Chaney served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 493rd Enginner (Heavy Shop) on the Island of New Caledonia in the Asiatic Pacific. While in the military, he obtained the rank of Technician 5. His decorations include the Asiatic Pacific Service ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory Medal. Chaney also worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Arizona and Montana and the Santa Fe Railroad in the Mills County area. He was self-employed for a time and worked for Chemical Lime in Clifton before retiring. On Nov. 16, 1946, he married Nancy Elizabeth Pierce. The couple lived in Comanche, Midland, San Saba, Goldthwaite, Meridian, and Clifton. In his retirement, Chaney enjoyed spending time with his family, as well as fishing and playing dominos. He always enjoyed telling stories to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren about his younger days and fishing trips. Chaney was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church and a life member of the Robert E. Binford VFW Post #8553 in Clifton. Adored husband, beloved father, loving father-in-law, cherished grandfather, and great friend—these are the ways that Perney Allen Chaney will always be remembered by his family and friends. We love you, babe!
- Kenneth D. Bogard
Added: Jun. 23, 2004
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Charlene Tigner; and five step-brothers. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Chaney; children, Douglas Allen Chaney and his wife, Martha, of Cranfills Gap; Gordon Dwight Chaney and his wife, Marge, of Copperas Cove; Marsha Evans and her husband, Curtis, of Cranfills Gap; Kelly Mahoney and her husband, Richard, of Clifton; grandchildren, Allen Evans and his wife, Rayleen, of Speegleville, Michael Evans of Waco; Richard Allen Chaney of Corsicana; Jeremy Barree of Clifton; Nancy Truitt and her husband, Eddie, of Moss Point, Miss.; Ralisa Randall and her husband, Ron, of Goodyear, Ariz.; Karen Denise Chaney, and Robbie Kessler of Waco; Elizabeth Brown and her husband, Mike, of Tyler; Chrissy McCourt and husband, Eric, of Clifton; Angela Evans of Brownwood and Rebecca Mahoney of Clifton; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Nell Walk and her husband, Ora, of Dallas; and brother Aloyn (Jack) Chaney of Mullin.
Chaney served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 493rd Enginner (Heavy Shop) on the Island of New Caledonia in the Asiatic Pacific. While in the military, he obtained the rank of Technician 5. His decorations include the Asiatic Pacific Service ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory Medal. Chaney also worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Arizona and Montana and the Santa Fe Railroad in the Mills County area. He was self-employed for a time and worked for Chemical Lime in Clifton before retiring. On Nov. 16, 1946, he married Nancy Elizabeth Pierce. The couple lived in Comanche, Midland, San Saba, Goldthwaite, Meridian, and Clifton. In his retirement, Chaney enjoyed spending time with his family, as well as fishing and playing dominos. He always enjoyed telling stories to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren about his younger days and fishing trips. Chaney was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church and a life member of the Robert E. Binford VFW Post #8553 in Clifton. Adored husband, beloved father, loving father-in-law, cherished grandfather, and great friend—these are the ways that Perney Allen Chaney will always be remembered by his family and friends. We love you, babe!
- Kenneth D. Bogard
Added: Jun. 23, 2004
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