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Donald Kenneth "Si"
Chaffins
Chaffins
1928 - 2016
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Obituary for Donald Kenneth "Si" Chaffins
Donald Kenneth "Si" Chaffins of Smithers, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2016. He was born August 16, 1928 in Cannelton, WV, son of the late Frank and Bertha (Sadler) Chaffins.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters Genevieve Radford, Anna Laura, Norma Evans, Gladys Jones, Lelia Gilliham, Carol Leake, and brothers Frankie and William Chaffiins.
Si was a military veteran, U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Cannelton Industries, Cannelton, WV. He served as Fire Chief of Smithers Volunteer Fire Department and he served as Past Master, 1963-1964, Coal Valley Lodge #74, AF&AM Montgomery, WV; a member of Montgomery Chapter #47 Royal Arch Masons where he served as High Priest Knight Templer, Mount Hope Commandery #22, Mount Hope, WV; Kanawha Chapter Order of Eastern Star #38, Montgomery; Scottish Rite Bodies of Charleston and 32°Mason. He was a member Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, of Charleston; Beni Kedem Oriental Band where he was proud to be 1st Musette player; Fayette County Shrine Club.
His memory will be cherished by his devoted wife of 62 years, Barbara "Pat" Brown Chaffins,; daughter Rebecca Sears and her husband Roger; loving grandsons, Tyler, Troy, and Tanner Sears; sister Aretta Johnson of Belva, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Montgomery United Methodist Church, 319 Fifth Ave. Montgomery, WV 25136, or a charity of your choice.
Service will be 1 PM Monday, April 4, 2016 at Montgomery United Methodist Church with Rev. Wilma Dobbins and Rev. Peggy Vaught officiating. Burial will follow at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow with Masonic grave side rites presented by Coal Valley Lodge #74 AF & AM . Friends may call from 6-9 PM on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters Genevieve Radford, Anna Laura, Norma Evans, Gladys Jones, Lelia Gilliham, Carol Leake, and brothers Frankie and William Chaffiins.
Si was a military veteran, U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Cannelton Industries, Cannelton, WV. He served as Fire Chief of Smithers Volunteer Fire Department and he served as Past Master, 1963-1964, Coal Valley Lodge #74, AF&AM Montgomery, WV; a member of Montgomery Chapter #47 Royal Arch Masons where he served as High Priest Knight Templer, Mount Hope Commandery #22, Mount Hope, WV; Kanawha Chapter Order of Eastern Star #38, Montgomery; Scottish Rite Bodies of Charleston and 32°Mason. He was a member Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, of Charleston; Beni Kedem Oriental Band where he was proud to be 1st Musette player; Fayette County Shrine Club.
His memory will be cherished by his devoted wife of 62 years, Barbara "Pat" Brown Chaffins,; daughter Rebecca Sears and her husband Roger; loving grandsons, Tyler, Troy, and Tanner Sears; sister Aretta Johnson of Belva, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Montgomery United Methodist Church, 319 Fifth Ave. Montgomery, WV 25136, or a charity of your choice.
Service will be 1 PM Monday, April 4, 2016 at Montgomery United Methodist Church with Rev. Wilma Dobbins and Rev. Peggy Vaught officiating. Burial will follow at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow with Masonic grave side rites presented by Coal Valley Lodge #74 AF & AM . Friends may call from 6-9 PM on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery.