Walter A. Chancey was born September 16, 1886 in Murphyboro, the son of John and Elizabeth Chancey. His siblings include John of Murphysboro and Mrs. Anna Campbell of Flint, Michigan. Five brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
He married Hattie Smith on February 14, 1914 in Murphysboro. Mr. Chancey leaves his wife, a son, Ray Chancey of Murphysboro, and a daughter, Mrs. William Lipe of East St. Louis. One daughter, Mrs. Woodrow McCoskey, preceded him in death.
Mr. Chancey was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a retired painting contractor and a former business agent for the former Murphysboro painters local union. He was a member of Eagles Aerie 670. He died at the age of 81 in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital.
Source: Southern Illinoisan, Friday, September 13, 1968