Mr. E.K. Chaney 93, of Unadilla GA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday March 30, 2022.

Funeral Services for Mr. E.K. Chaney 93, of Unadilla GA will Wednesday April 6,2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of the Mt.Moriah Missionary Baptist Church,Unadilla.

Committal Services Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery Unadilla Ga.

Everyone in attendance is asked to wear a mask.

Public Visitation will be held Tuesday April 5, 2022 from 1:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Everyone in attendance is asked to wear a mask.

Study to show thyself approved unto God; a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV

Mr. E. K. Chaney began his pursuit of excellence in a local church school and then to went high school at Gillespie-Selden Institute, Cordele, GA. After graduating from high school, he attended Fort Valley (College) University, Fort Valley, GA where he received his bachelor’s degree. He served in the US Army Korean Conflict, with tours in Korea and Japan. Not to be deterred by the segregated south, he traveled north to attend Indiana University of Bloomington, IN where he earned a master’s degree. Inspired by a legacy of educators beginning with his maternal grandmother, Elnora Lewis Whitehead, and maternal aunt, Nuna Bell Mayo … he began teaching at Forest Chapel Church School in the 1950’s and then at Jack Buckholt Elementary School. He later became Assistant Principal at Vienna Elementary and successfully retired as Principal in the Dooly County School system at Unadilla Elementary (formerly Jack Buckholt Elementary). Mr. Chaney was recognized as an exemplary compassionate leader by those who worked with him including teachers and support staff alike. His lifelong passion was an educator always happy to talk with former students.

As a dedicated alumni, he was a consistent top-level contributor to The Fort Valley State University paving the way for many students who otherwise would not have been able to further their education. His legacy lives on in the success of many family members who have achieved high levels of success in education and other industries. He was always encouraging others to be their best.

Mr. E. K. Chaney was born Earl K. Chaney to the Late Oscar and Lou Emma Whitehead Chaney. He grew up in a farming family of eight children. Four siblings preceded him in death, Berneice (Tim) Brown, H. J. (Lorine) Chaney, Verlene (Herbert) Henderson, and Edward Chaney. And three siblings remain leading the celebration of a well-lived life, two brothers and one sister: Oscar Jr. (Ara Belle); Unadilla, GA; Philip, Gainesville, FL and Undine (Sammy) Walker Grayson, GA along with an ever-growing group of nieces and nephews, now to the third generation, all endeared to Uncle Sonny.