Jerome Chaney

Mr. Jerome Chaney, age 61, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Chaney was born on August 12, 1964, in Douglas, Ga., to the late Woodrow and Louise Johnson Chaney. He grew up in Pearson, Ga. and was a 1982 graduate of Atkinson County High School. Mr. Chaney was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Along with his parents, Mr. Chaney is preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Hersey and Jimmy Curtis Chaney.

Survivors Include:

2 Sons: Michael Chaney and wife Whitney of Pearson, Ga.

                Cole Chaney and wife Connie of Pearson, Ga.

2 Daughters: Holly Spivey and husband Justin of Peason, Ga.

                          Crystal Valimont and husband Micah of Valdosta, Ga.

2 Sisters: Glenda Johnson of Tennessee

Laura Jean Salter of Pearson, Ga.

14 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Chaney were held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. with Rev. Edward Mathews officiating. Special music included “Me and Jesus”, “Grandpa Told Me So”, and “Dads Don’t Die” presented by cd. The interment followed in Union Hill Cemetery with special music “Stairway To Heaven”.

Active pallbearers included: Steve Hersey, Jason Clark, Kalem Botten, Donovan Botten, Cody Vining, and Louis Nives.

Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.