Tommy was born on April 10, 1955 to the late Robert and Carolyn Chaney he attended Beech Bluff high school and graduated in 1973 he also served in the United States Navy from 1976 to 1979 and Worked at Proctor and Gamble and later at Sonoco products until he retired. He loved working on projects in his shop, fishing, but most of all spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bobby; two uncles and an aunt.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years Dianne Grice Chaney, one daughter; Heather (Gavin) of Jackson, two sons; Chris (Brandy) of Pinson, Brandon (Brooklyn) of Lexington; four grandchildren, Kerrie (Caleb), Karlee , Lexi, Macie; one great-grandson, Brooks; one brother, Michael Chaney, two sisters; Peggy Ray and Janice McFarland, two aunts; Margie Duke and Shirley Revelle and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers to serve are Shane Grice, Derek Grice, Drew Grice, Matt Grice, Billy Ray, Allen Cooper.
Honorary Pallbearers are Hunter Ray, Marshall Ray, and Dallas Ray