Rayson Chance's obituary , Passed away on April 7, 2026 in Ellijay, Georgia

Rayson Chance

September 21, 1936 - April 7, 2026 (89 years old)

Ellijay, Georgia

Rayson Chance's obituary , Passed away on April 7, 2026 in Ellijay, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bernhardt Funeral Home

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Rayson Chance

September 21, 1936 - April 7, 2026 (89 years old)

Ellijay, Georgia

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Rayson Chance Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rayson Chance of Ellijay, Georgia, who passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rayson Chance to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harlie Chance and Venna Mae Arnold Chance; his wife Marjorie; and his siblings, Raymon and Frances Mathis.

He is survived by: his children, Ronald Chance (Edith) of Lafayette, GA, Marvin Chance (Judy) of Ellijay, GA, Edward Chance (Becky) of Sonoraville, GA and Michelle Kersey (Brandon) of Dalton, GA; his grandchildren, Dana Cleverley (Travis) of Lafayette, GA, Dawn Brown (Eric) of Lafayette, GA, Kaitlin Jones (Jacob) of Cumming, GA, Sarah Wheat (Dustin) of Resaca, GA, Robbie Chance of Sonoraville, GA and McKinley Kersey of Dalton, GA; his son Jack Kersey of Dalton, GA; his siblings, David Chance (Snookie) of Dalton, GA, Linda Thompson (Lloyd) of Dalton, Marlene Jones (Jeff) of Summerville, SC and Darlene Lucas (David) of McEwen, TN; and his brother-in-law Bradley Mathis of Dalton, GA.. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and many, many, many nieces and nephews.

Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to the Nine Mile Methodist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Sandra Sales at 55 Sanford Ln.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bernhardt Funeral Home



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Apr 10

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Bernhardt Funeral Home
163 River St, Ellijay, GA 30540

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Apr 10

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Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home
163 River St, Ellijay, GA 30540

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