Otis Chancey obituary: Otis Chancey's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Otis "Odie" Chancey
1933 - 2018

Obituary photo of Otis Chancey, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Otis Chancey, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Otis "Odie" Chancey
1933 - 2018

Otis Chancey, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 27, 1933.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Malcolm Chancey, Sr. and Lula Bell Chancey and a brother, Jerry Chancey.

Otis is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Nancy Chancey; son, Rick Chancey; daughter, Karen (Michael) Valencic; grandson, Jonathan Chancey; siblings, Malcolm (Gail) Chancey, Norman (Jean) Chancey, Donnie (Joyce) Chancey, Harold Chancey, Delores Knipp, Sylvia (David) Durr and Lonnie Chancey; and a host of other family members and friends to mourn his passing.

He was a former president and member of Local 20 International Union of Elevator Constructors and retired after 30 years of service. Otis was passionate about family, friends, his beloved pet Bella, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed gardening, had a knack for story telling and had a great sense of humor.

The family respectfully request in lieu of flowers that expressions of love be made to your favorite charity in Otis' name.

Family will receive friends on Friday, February 16 from 2pm - 8pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, Kentucky 40272. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17 at 2pm also at the funeral home.


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Otis Chancey, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 27, 1933.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Malcolm Chancey, Sr. and Lula Bell Chancey and a brother, Jerry Chancey.

Otis is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Nancy Chancey; son, Rick Chancey; daughter, Karen (Michael) Valencic; grandson, Jonathan Chancey; siblings, Malcolm (Gail) Chancey, Norman (Jean) Chancey, Donnie (Joyce) Chancey, Harold Chancey, Delores Knipp, Sylvia (David) Durr and Lonnie Chancey; and a host of other family members and friends to mourn his passing.

He was a former president and member of Local 20 International Union of Elevator Constructors and retired after 30 years of service. Otis was passionate about family, friends, his beloved pet Bella, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed gardening, had a knack for story telling and had a great sense of humor.

The family respectfully request in lieu of flowers that expressions of love be made to your favorite charity in Otis' name.

Family will receive friends on Friday, February 16 from 2pm - 8pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, Kentucky 40272. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17 at 2pm also at the funeral home.


To share a memory of Otis or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, February 16, 2018 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
10304 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
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Service

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
10304 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
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S.W. Louisville Chapel (502-935-0056) is assisting the family

S.W. Louisville Chapel (502-935-0056) is assisting the family

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