Gene "Hawk" Chance's Obituary
Graveside services for Gene “Hawk” Chance, 75, of Hornbeck, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Prewitt’s Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck with Bro. Wayne Chance officiating.
Gene, the son of Albert and Audrey Hilton Chance was born on November 17, 1935, in Plainview, Louisiana. He passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at his residence in Hornbeck, LA. Mr. Chance loved God and his country. He served in the United States Navy. He was a family man who loved to laugh and spending time with his family. He also loved to garden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Chance and sister, Ann Smart.
He is survived by his step-son, Steve Montel & wife Arlene of Fresno, CA; siblings, Walter S. Chance & wife Vicki of Hornbeck, LA, Nathaniel Chance & wife Paula of Bossier, LA, Doris Knippers of Hornbeck, LA, Theresa Nicks & husband Bruce of Hornbeck, LA, Eula Durrett & husband David of Hornbeck, LA & Sharon Mason & husband Larry of Hornbeck, LA; special friend, David Elmer of Dunlap, CA; special aunt, Joyce Chance of Many, LA and a host of nieces & nephews.
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