Chaney Lee Eustice (1924-2005)
Chaney Lee Eustice, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 31,
2005.He was the son of the late Tom and Jeannie Mae Eustice and was a veteran of
World War II. He grew up on Ducktown Street and descended from three generations
of coal miners. Chaney worked for the Electric Power Board for 39 years, where
he held several positions in systems operations. He was an avid fisherman and
hunter and coached baseball and basketball for 19 years, spending countless
hours practicing and hauling ball players to practice and games. He was one of
the founders of the Soddy-Daisy Kids Club, where he helped shape the lives of
numerous young men and woman.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice Eustice; children, David, Gil and
Tommy Eustice, Suzanne Mendell; sister, Mary Alice Cain; five grandchildren; and
two great-grandsons. Graveside service were held Wednesday August 3rd at Soddy
Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Arrangements were by
Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy Daisy. Obituaries – Accessed on August
20, 2005 at Chattanoogan.com