Olan Jasper Chancy Sr.

Born April 15, 1938 — Departed October 21, 2025 at 6:44 p.m.

The soul of Olan “Papa” Jasper Chancy, Sr. departed this life October 21, 2025 at 6:44 p.m. Known affectionately as “Papa” to all who knew him, he will be remembered as a great man who cherished life, family, laughter, and storytelling.

Papa Olan wore many hats throughout his life—from farming and ditch digging. Olan started Glynn County’s Mosquito Control Department and worked every aspect of the job from mixing chemicals to spraying to identification. His favorite parts of the job were visiting Andrews Island and flying in the helicopter. While he never got his official pilot’s license, Papa logged more hours than most pilots using his student license.

A gifted storyteller, Papa was never at a loss for words. Papa Olan leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and stories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He brought joy and laughter to every room he entered.

Olan was an avid church member all his life and even served on the Pastor’s Council at Golden Isles Church of God, formerly Norwich Street Church of God. Olan is currently a member of Turning Point Worship Center, which recently merged with New Life Sanctuary.

He was born on April 15, 1938 to Catherine Buttram and Rev. Jesse W. Chancy. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Laura Ann Grooms, Bobbie Tanner, and Kathryn Mathis, and brothers Joel Dean Chancy, Sr. and Jesse Willard Chancy, Jr.

Papa is survived by his wife Betty Hendrix Chancy of 68 Years, half-brother David Chancy, son Olan (Julia) Chancy Jr., daughter, Patricia (Rick) Banks, son Glen (Christine) Chancy, grandchildren: Sarah Long, Michelle (Art) Wilkerson, Caitlin (James) Young, Jamie Banks, and Olan (Kristiana) Chancy, III, Alexander Chancy, Gabriela Chancy, Jasmine Alonso, Onyx Alonso and Xavier Alonso and great-grandchildren: Hailey Owens, Matthew Riddle, Jr., Isaac Gonzalez, Madison Owens, Benjamin Long, MJ Wilkerson and Molly Wilkerson, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on October 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Turning Point Worship Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial to follow in Palmetto Cemetery.

Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home have been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign Olan’s online guest book at www.edomillerandsons.com.