Emsley A. Laney Jr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Emsley A. Laney Jr. of Chesterfield, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on January 12, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emsley A. Laney Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emsley A. Laney, Sr. and Katherine Redfern Laney; his wife Lois Magnuson Laney; his brother Neill Laney; and his grandson Matthew Szabo.
He is survived by: his children, Kathy Snow (Charles) of Charlotte, NC, Emsley A. Laney, III (Kathy), North and Laura Szabo (Steve) of Greenville, SC; his grandchildren, Caroline Snow, Andrew Snow (Kalyn), Holly Dooley (Brennan), Graham Chrisley, Austin Chrisley, Ashlyn Laney, Emily Szabo and Shannon Szabo; his great grandchildren, Jack Dooley, Logan Dooley, Emsley Snow, Lily Snow and Connor Dooley; his brother Tom Laney (Amy) of Wilmington, NC; his sister-in-law Pat Laney of Wilmington, NC; and his caregiver Lessie Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church at 305 W. Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709, or to Holy Angels, P.O. Box 710, Belmont, NC, 28012.
