He is survived by his daughter, Tamra Truitt and husband Dannie; his grandsons, Michael Kuciemba, Joseph Kuciemba and Daniel Truitt; his son, James V. Chaney; his sister Eva Guidry and husband Kurt; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held December 18th at American Heritage Funeral Service with inurnment to follow at Houston National Cemetery.