Francis Hall Chaney, II

Francis Hall Chaney, II was born March 13, 1957, son of Grace Walser and Eugene “Babe” Chaney. He was an extraordinarily kind and generous man, who spent his life making the world a better place for those around him.

Known to all as “Frank,” he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease with Lewy Body Dementia.

Frank graduated from the Pamplin School of Business at Virginia Tech in 1979, where he first embraced the university’s motto, *Ut Prosim*—’That I May Serve’—a principle that would guide him throughout his life. There, he developed a lifelong passion for the Hokies and cultivated the business expertise that would shape his future. Armed with vision and a deep commitment to service, he guided Chaney Enterprises through four decades of growth and success. Yet his professional achievements, while notable, pale in comparison to the profound impact he made on his community and the countless lives he touched through his unwavering dedication to serving others.

A man of deep faith, unwavering principle, and genuine passion, Frank lived out his commitment to service in every endeavor, from managing business operations to leading charitable events with remarkable tenacity and integrity. His colleagues and friends everywhere speak eloquently of his lasting influence and the difference he made.

Frank is survived by his devoted wife, Susan Stewart Chaney; his two children, Francis Hall Chaney, III (and his wife Chelsea) and Katharine Ann Chaney (and her partner Brian Mercer); and eight beloved grandchildren: Liam, London, Lucy, and Logan, Payton, Bryson, Brooks, and Chaney; and by a brother William Franklin Chaney. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers, Eugene Chaney and Richard Hall “Dickie” Chaney.

Frank’s legacy is one of generosity, integrity, and purposeful living—a life well-lived in service to others.

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