Edward Watson Chaney, Sr

Edward W. Chaney, Sr., 93, of Archdale, North Carolina, passed away on September 8, 2021 at the NC State Veteran’s Home in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Edward was born in Winston-Salem to Grover R. and Viola H. Chaney on July 21, 1928.  Edward was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army’s 101st Airborne as a Corporal and was awarded the Victory Medal.  After his time in the service, Edward worked in the Heating and Air industry as well as doing sheet metal work.  Edward was a Christian and was active in his church.  He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed sharing his military stories with them.  He was a sports fan, loved race cars and enjoyed fishing.

Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Hunt Chaney; daughters, Marilee Henderson, June Chapman, and Ann Chaney; parents Grover and Viola Mae Chaney; brothers, Bobby Chaney, Grover Chaney and Howard Chaney; sisters, Emma Davis and Annie Mae Davis; and grandson, Mark.

Edward is survived by son Edward Chaney, Jr and wife Judy; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside committal with military honors will take place Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 9:00AM at the Salisbury National Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors, Monday, September 13, 2021 from 6:00PM – 7:30PM at Archdale Assembly of God, 4405 Archdale Road, Archdale, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Juliette RP Vision Foundation or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements are by Guil-Rand Funeral & Cremation Service.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Juliette RP Vision Foundation
PO Box 44515, Rio Rancho NM 87174
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