Charles Fred Chancey

Charles Fred Chancey
Fred Chancey, 90, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side on December 16, 2015. He was a good and peaceful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Fred was born on December 28, 1924 in Stow, Ohio to the late Theodore and Ruth Chancey. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Motor Machinist 2nd Class. His service was in the South Pacific Theater and Occupied Japan. Fred retired from Citgo Petroleum. He was a member of Forest Hill Community Christian Church for 82 years, where he served as Deacon Emeritus and as chairman of the Deacon Board. Fred was a gifted musician and played the piano, accordion, and harmonica.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford and Bruce Chancey; and son-in-law, Dennis Jones.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 69 1/2 years, Donna M. Chancey; children, Donna Jean (Ben) King, Tim (Mary Rita) Chancey, Jack Chancey, and Kelleen Jones; grandchildren, Daniel King, Joshua (Sara) Chancey, Todd (Sharon) King, and Zak Chancey; great-grandchildren, Chazz Chancey, Phoenix King, Rilyn Chancey, Aubree Chancey, Hudson King, and Asher King; brother-in-law, Robert (Betty) Learn; and sisters-in-law, Virginia Kenney and Jane Learn.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., Pastor David Shew officiating. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forest Hill Community Christian Church, 724 Damon St., Akron, OH 44310.