Services for Mr. James Marzell Chesney were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Union. Bro. Rusty Walton and Bro. Lin Chesney officiated. Burial was held at Mt. Olive Church Cemetery in House.
Visitation was held from 9:30-11 a.m., prior to services on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Milling Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. James Chesney, 85, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at J.G. Alexander Nursing Home.
He is survived by two daughters, Wanda Hedrick and husband Shannon of Conehatta and Pam Johnson and husband Tullus of Collinsville; a son, Cleveland Chesney and wife Pam of House; six grandchildren, Matt Hedrick, Kristin Hedrick, Trey Johnson and wife Melissa, Kayla Aleman and husband Jesus’, John Mark Posey and wife Bonnie and Tracie Renae Chesney; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Lavon Chesney and wife Marcella; and a sister, Joyce Elliott and husband Gerald.
Mr. James Chesney was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Ruth Chesney; a sister, Geraldine Tredwell; and parents, Frank and Earline Chesney.
Pallbearers were Jesus’ Aleman, Trey Johnson, Wayne Williams, Jack Reynolds, Jerry Goforth and Lavelle Chesney.
Mr. James Marzell Chesney had a wonderful life. Marzell loved God and spending time with his family. Mr. Marzell was a dedicated member of Redeemer Baptist Church. He loved to attend fellowship and drink his coffee at the local House grocery store. Marzell retired from the Mississippi Department of Transportation after working for 21 years. Mr. Chesney was loved by family, friends, and many more. He will be dearly missed.
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