George Walker Chaney
George “Doc” Walker Chaney, a longtime Coalgate resident (formerly of Welch) was born on November 29, 1936, to George William and Bertha (McColloch) Chaney, at Vinita, Oklahoma. He passed away on November 16, 2024, at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 18 days.
“Doc” graduated from Centralia High School and later played football for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. He worked at Goodrich Tire Plant in Miami, Oklahoma, for 30 years.
“Doc” was a Craig County Commissioner from 1987 to 1997. He was also a rancher.
“Doc” married Betty Myers on August 14, 1958, at Narcissa, Oklahoma. They were married 50 years before her passing on December 17, 2008. He later married Alvera Spicer on April 16, 2010, at Coalgate, Oklahoma. They have been blessed with 14 years together.
“Doc” was very active in the Lions Club when he lived in Welch, Oklahoma. He enjoyed crappie fishing, roping, and listening to Bluegrass music. His favorite times were spent with his family, especially going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
He is survived by his Wife: Alvera Chaney of the home in Coalgate, Son: Rick Chaney and wife Kristi of Coalgate, OK, Daughter: Geneva Chaney of Edmond, OK, Grandsons: Glenn Chaney of Edmond, OK, Garrett Chaney and wife Candace of Dewey, OK, Great -grandsons: Charlie and Rett Chaney of Dewey, OK, Sister: Lilia Province of Miami, OK, Stepsons: Matthew Reifsnider and wife Usha of Whittney, England, Dave Reifsnider of Ada, OK, Stepdaughters: Vickie Reifsnider and partner Steve Walker of Ada, OK, Ronnea Reifsnider of Coalgate, OK, Along with numerous stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dearly loved friends.
Preceded in death by his Wife: Betty Chaney, Parents: George William and Bertha (McColloch) Chaney, Sisters: Betty Condray and husband Paul, Mary Postier and husband CJ, Brothers-In-Law: Stan Province, Charles Ward and wife Geneva.
A visitation was held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Family Night Brown’s Funeral Chapel (400 W Queen Ave, Coalgate, OK 74538).
A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Fairview Cemetery (822 N 2nd St, Vinita, OK 74301), Greg Highsmith officiated. Services in Coalgate were under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate. Local arrangements were in the care of the Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Services of Vinita.
Casketbearers were Kevin Haney, Gary Coffee, Joe Trail, Johnny Ward, Alvin Pebworth, Glen Chaney and Garrett Chaney.