1935
Blake
2018
Blake L. Chaney
May 10, 1935 — October 8, 2018
Blake Laird Chaney, or lovingly known as "Blazing Blake Chaney", 83 of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Meritus Medical Center.
Born May 10, 1935 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late William F. Chaney, Sr. and Helen J. (Widdows) Chaney.
Blake was a 1953 graduate of Hagerstown High School. After graduation, he worked for Fairchild Aircraft from 1953-1955 and Pangborn Industries from 1955-1957. Blake was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served as a mechanized infantry mechanic. He received a good conduct medal for his service.
Blake retired in 2000 after 35 years employment with Mack Trucks as a certified diesel mechanic.
He was a member of Washington Square United Methodist Church; UAW Local 171; and the Hagerstown Eagle's Club. Blake was an avid golfer.
In addition to his parents, Blake was also preceded in death by two brothers, William F. Chaney, Jr. and Terry L. Chaney.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Ann (Clark) Chaney; his son, Blake Chaney, II; and his grandson, Owen Randall Chaney.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday at Rest Haven Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Blake's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.
Condolences may be made at www.rsthvn.com.
Born May 10, 1935 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late William F. Chaney, Sr. and Helen J. (Widdows) Chaney.
Blake was a 1953 graduate of Hagerstown High School. After graduation, he worked for Fairchild Aircraft from 1953-1955 and Pangborn Industries from 1955-1957. Blake was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served as a mechanized infantry mechanic. He received a good conduct medal for his service.
Blake retired in 2000 after 35 years employment with Mack Trucks as a certified diesel mechanic.
He was a member of Washington Square United Methodist Church; UAW Local 171; and the Hagerstown Eagle's Club. Blake was an avid golfer.
In addition to his parents, Blake was also preceded in death by two brothers, William F. Chaney, Jr. and Terry L. Chaney.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Ann (Clark) Chaney; his son, Blake Chaney, II; and his grandson, Owen Randall Chaney.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday at Rest Haven Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Blake's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.
Condolences may be made at www.rsthvn.com.
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