James Donald "Don" Chance, 80, of Groves, Texas passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Cypress Glen Nursing Home. Don was born September 21, 1932 in Groves, Texas to Kanalous Ray Chance and Elsie Mae Carrier Chance. He was a lifelong area resident and retired as a warehouse manager from Huntsman. He was also a member of Texas Art Museum and was well known for his artistic talent. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Chance. Survivors include three daughters, Donna Chance and husband Rickey Weaver of Smith Point, TX, Jamie Floyd and husband Kevin of Port Arthur, TX, Catherine Renea Chance of Port Arthur, TX; one son, James "Jay" Chance, Jr. and wife Patty of Bridge City, TX; two brothers, Eugene Chance and Randy Chance both of Groves, TX; nine grandchildren, Mindy Daws and husband Heath, Chelsea Floyd, Hunter Floyd, Joshua Chance, Shannon Chance, Andrew Delano, Garrett Delano, Chris Weaver, and Patrick Weaver. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m./noon, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, TX. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Anonymous
May 28, 2013
His memory is perpetual in the artistry he shared with us all.
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
Thanks to all for your kind words about our dad. We are however, disturbed to read comments that are really not meant for memorials. Unless you were actually a part of this journey with dad, you cannot fully understand all that has happenend to him over the last 10 years, long before he made decisions that we had to accept. I am his oldest daughter and along with my siblings, we were responsible for his care and well being when others turned their backs and continued enjoying their life. We were responsible for getting him the care and attention he needed during a very difficult time and we have no regrets. It allowed us to share some of the most precious moments with him that otherwise may have been shadowed by drama and self pity. We were with him until the end and if our mother were still alive she would have been as well. 'Til death us do part.
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
Donna what a wonderful and moving eulogy you gave your dad about his 'real life', the one with you and your siblings and Aunt Sylvia. His last years were robbed of so many things due to his illness; his love for painting, his memory of his true friends and family, and saddest of all an inability to judge someones character; believing in someone that he thought would be there til the end. I'm glad he is getting to miss this 'pitty party' for her because this is about him He is back in the arms of his only true love Aunt Sylvia for eternity. What a wonderful feeling it must be for you, Jamie,Jay and Renee to know they are together again. I love you cuz....
Anonymous
May 18, 2013
ETERNAL LIFE GRANT UNTO HIM OF LORD.
Anonymous
May 15, 2013
Don was a good friend of mine. We would go out to eat with him and his wife, Nada. They loved to dance. They were so in love with each other. Our class would eat out every month and they would come until he got so sick, he could not come any more. So sorry for him and his Brother. Love you. Nada took such good care of him.
Anonymous
May 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss Nada. You had 6 years together and I know he loved being married to you. Your support of his art work and your dancing brought him much joy. We always enjoyed being with you guys and know he would not approve of the way you are being treated. Glad he was part of our family.You took care of him as long as you could; no regreats. Remember the happy times.
Anonymous
May 15, 2013
I meant Don and Nada at a 4 of July party. show me his painting. Nada care for and love Don you could tell, he would hide from all of us but Nada would call out and looked for Don the family was very lucking to have a fine lady to care for Don, god bless all of you in your time of sorrow
Anonymous
May 15, 2013
Don painted a picture for my neice that was beautiful. He was very talented. He and Nada had 6 good years together, and I am glad he did not spend his final days alone- he was with someone he loved, and she loved him. He was well taken care of by you,Nada, and I am so sorry for your loss. How you are being treated is shameful and ridiculous. He will rest in peace knowing your love was genuine and unconditional until the end.
Anonymous
May 15, 2013
Aunt Nada I am so sorry for your loss. I know how excited you were to find Uncle Don after you lost your first husband and how much you cared for each other these last 6 years. It was wonderful to see you guys so happy. I know how hard it was to watch Uncle Don suffer from Alzeheimers and how hard it is to take care of someone with this horrible disease, having gone through the same thing with my Dad. It's a shame to have the added stress of everything you are going through right now. Know that God is with you and your family during this time.
Anonymous
May 14, 2013
SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT DON HAS PASSED AWAY,HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF JOHN'S,WE LOOK AT HIS PAINTING'S EVERYDAY AND REMEMBER HIM,WE SEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND PRAYERS TO THEM.SINCERELY SUE AND JOHN(COWBOY)GARNER
Anonymous
May 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this times of your great loss. Don came to Nederland Senior Citizen Center for a long time and had lunch with all our 'Gang'.He is missed by all.May you find comfort in knowing you are in our prayers.
Anonymous
May 14, 2013
To Gene, Randy and family. So sorry to learn of your loss. Don was a very special guy - funny, loving and genuinely talented. (We have two of his original oils.) Please know that we will be with you in love and prayer.
Anonymous
May 14, 2013
Our condolences to Don's family. The art world has truly lost a very talented artist..whose memory will continue as his paintings are enjoyed by so many over the years to come. He has left a perpetual legacy..Our prayers are with you.
Anonymous
May 13, 2013
we knew him from mcdonalds and we knew calvin and mary who were friends of his so sorry for you all
Anonymous
May 13, 2013
May Our Loving and Merciful Savior welcome Don into His heavenly kingdom and grant him eternal rest. May Our Lord also give comfort, peace and strength to all of the Chance family to carry them through this sorrowful time.
Anonymous
May 13, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss of a very special man and our Uncle Don. We have very fond memories of him and have shared many good times together. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. We love you all.