Mr. Ira Eugene Chaney

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ira Eugene "Gene" Chaney, 89, of Mt. Enterprise, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Enterprise. There will be a private family burial held at Shiloh Cemetery. Mr. Chaney passed away Aug. 24, 2022 at his residence in Mt. Enterprise. He was born Jan. 6, 1933 in Rusk County to the late Eddie Lee and Mable (Chapman) Chaney. He graduated from Mt. Enterprise High School, and left for Houston to work as a butcher. He then joined the US Navy and served for 9 1/2 years, being honorably discharged on June 19, 1961. He met the love of his life, Margaret, on July 1, 1962 and they were married on Dec. 15, 1962, having been happily married for 59 years, 8 months, and 8 days. He loved his family and was constantly working to be the best provider possible. He retired from Goodyear Tire in Tyler after 29 years. After retirement, he continued to work mowing pastures, doing a little security work at a local power plant, and finally retired while working as a meter reader for oil field services. Gene always loved the outdoors and spending time fishing and hunting. His passion for hunting led him to spending time hunting in Colorado with special friends and extended "hunting family" Pat and Melba Howeth, Bob Mehlberg, and Mickie and Terry Cash. He loved to cook and was always trying new recipes as well as his BBQ. Gene also loved to garden and always had a huge garden ranging from peas to watermelon and corn. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry as well as the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie and Wilbur Chaney. Survivors include: his wife of almost 60 years, Margaret Chaney of Mt. Enterprise; sons, Ralph Chaney and wife Angie of Colmesneil, and Allen Chaney and wife Micki of Concord; nine grandchildren, US Air Force Tech Sgt. Larry Chaney of Mt. Enterprise, Darla Chaney of Shamrock, Katlyn Chaney of Jewett, Grant Wheat of Mineola, Garrett Wheat of Colmesneil, Michael Chaney of Cushing, Jeremy Holster, Russell Holster, Jr., and Brandi Yeates, all of Lufkin, and 15 great-grandchildren; sister Marie Riddle and husband Gene of Covington, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 202 NW 1st St, Mt Enterprise, TX 75681. Condolences may be made at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mr. Ira Eugene Chaney

January 6, 1933 - August 24, 2022