Robbie Lynn Chancey

Robbie Lynn Chancey, 64, passed peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, April 28th, at 9:15 PM, his hand held by his beloved son - exactly where he would have wanted to be.

Born on February 28th, 1962, in Lubbock, Texas, Robbie faced hardship early in life with the passing of both of his parents, Jackie and Rebecca Chancey. He found his footing and community at Boys Ranch, where the foundation of the man he would become was laid. Though life dealt him difficult cards young, Robbie never let the weight of the world show. He was always too busy lifting it off the shoulders of everyone around him.

Right out of high school, Robbie began what would become a legendary career with Budweiser, joining Standard Sales in Lubbock as a Route Salesman. Out on the road every day, meeting people and building relationships one stop at a time, it was a role that suited him perfectly. He carried that same work ethic to Standard Sales in San Angelo before making his way to DFW, where he joined Ben E. Keith and his career truly hit its stride. There, he moved through merchandising, into a Sales Representative role, then Category Manager, and ultimately finished as an Area Sales Manager. Each step was earned through hard work, deep knowledge, and a natural ability to connect with anyone he met. Over the decades, he cemented his place as one of the longest-tenured employees in Budweiser history.

But Robbie's moves across Texas were never just about the career, they were about the people. He went to San Angelo to be closer to family, because for Robbie, being near the ones he loved was never just a preference - it was simply who he was. That same pull brought him to DFW, where he continued building the life and community he cherished. On July 18th, 2000, he welcomed his greatest joy into the world, his son, Cayden Chancey.

Robbie lived life the way it was meant to be lived, fully and loudly, and surrounded by the people he loved most. He had a core group of friends and family who were less a circle and more a family of their own, and together they experienced everything life had to offer. From vacations and road trips to every weekend gatherings, to the daily calls and messages that were simply a given, they were inseparable. The bond they shared was the kind that most people spend a lifetime searching for, and Robbie was at the heart of it. Anyone who witnessed what they had together could only hope to be so lucky.

When Robbie wasn't with the people he loved, he was doing something he loved - and more often than not, it was both at the same time. Bowling was a lifelong passion, something he carried from his younger years all the way through, joining leagues and hitting the lanes with friends and family whenever he could. He was no casual bowler either - Robbie achieved the rarest feat in the sport, rolling a perfect 300, a moment that surprised no one who knew how much heart he put into everything he did. He also loved a good day on the golf course with his closest friends, the fresh air, the friendly competition, and the easy laughter that always came with it. And then there were the powersports. From racing dirt bikes as a young man to taking trips with Cayden and family to ride four-wheelers and anything else with a throttle, Robbie had a need for speed and a love for the outdoors that never left him. Whatever the activity, Robbie had a way of making it feel like the best day you'd ever had.

Robbie was the light in a dark world. He was the life of every party, the friend who made you forget your troubles, and the shoulder you could lean on when the weight of life became too much. To know Robbie was to feel a little more at ease, a little more seen, and a little more loved. He was a father, a brother, and a friend to more people than could ever be counted.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jackie Chancey; his mother, Rebecca Chancey; his sister, Alice Chancey; and his nephew, Brad Wright.

He is survived by his son, Cayden Chancey, and Cayden's fiancee, Hailey Potter; his sister, Shellie Wright, and her husband Robbie Wright; his brother, Wylie Chancey; his niece, Kaycie Hawley, and her husband Taylore Hawley; his nephew, Cody Dollar, and his wife Nicole Dollar; the mother of his son, Kim Wright, and her wife Linda Wright; and an enormous community of friends and cherished people whose lives will never be quite the same without him.

Robbie didn't just leave a mark on the world - he left a warmth in it. And for everyone lucky enough to have known him, that warmth will never fade.