Bennie L Chaney

BENNIE LEE CHANEY was born on July 23, 1941, in Maplesville,
Alabama, to the late Marianne Tagger and Bennie Chaney. At an early
age, Bennie became a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

He was educated in the Chilton County school system, graduated high
school, and relocated to Chicago, Illinois, in 1959. Bennie enlisted into
the U.S. Army in January of 1960. He served in Bamberg, Germany,
France, one of the Hebrides Isles off the coast of Scotland, and in the
States. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, he made his home
in Chicago, Illinois. Bennie earned his associate’s degree in business
administration at Kennedy-King College, Chicago. He also became a
licensed real estate salesperson.

He was an avid tennis player (pro level in his mind). He also loved
reading and keeping himself educated about current events. He
enjoyed challenging others and keeping them informed of the latest
and most pressing issues of the day.
After his retirement from Draper & Kramer, Chicago, Bennie
relocated to Verbena/Clanton, AL, where he served two terms as
NAACP Chapter President. He also spent a number of years as a
resident of Waynesville, Missouri.

After an extended illness, Bennie passed away on January 15, 2026.
Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, Marianne and Bennie;
brothers, Alfred Chaney, James Chaney, Harrison Chaney, and
Robert L. Chaney, Sr.; sister, Patricia Brown; and brother-in-law,
James R. Morrow, Sr., and Diane Haymer Harris.

Those who cherish his memories are her sisters, Minnie C. Morrow
of Birmingham, AL and Bobbie Luckett, of Marion, AL; brother, Hal
(Burnette) Chaney of Chicago, IL; sisters-in-law, Robbie M. Chaney
of Perry, FL, Warrene W. Chaney of Maplesville, AL; the children
in whose lives he was a guiding presence and father figure, Loretta
Haymer Anderson, Patricia Haymer Ingram, both of Chicago, IL,
DeAnthony Blakey, St. Robert, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives, and friends.

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