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John Lewis Chase

02/27/1938 - 05/25/2023

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Obituary For John Lewis Chase

John L. Chase, 85, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Holiday-Renaissance, Sherman.

Graveside services will be held at West Hill Cemetery at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 1, 2023, under the direction of the Dannel Funeral Home. Services will be conducted by Senior Pastor Drew Svendsen of the First Christian Church in Denison, Texas of which he had been a member.

John was born in Amarillo, Texas on February 27, 1938 and was the son of George L. Chase and Dorothy L. Chase. He graduated from Sherman High School. He worked for Chase Chevrolet Company that his mother and uncles were co-owners and at United Rentals until he retired in 2007. John was a devoted member of First Christian Church Denison and had been previously active in various ministries as well as assisted with maintaining the grounds and facilities.

John is preceded in death by his parents, George L. Chase and Dorothy L Chase, aunt, Mary E. Lewis, and his sister, Marian Corey.

He is survived by his niece, Karen C. Pappas of Tampa, FL, and his nephew, Paul Corey Jr of San Antonio, TX. If desired, memorials may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Sherman.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff of The Renaissance.

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  • 06/05/2023

    David and Gayle Nixon

    I have known John for at least 65 years dating back to First Christian Church. My wife, Gayle met John a few years ago and visited him regularly. John was a fine Christian man and was always smiling. We served together as deacons at First Christian Church for several years. He is now skating his way around heaven with his perfect body now. Rest in peace our friend.

  • 05/31/2023

    Lesley Cox

    I remember my cousin Johnny with great fondness. Even though I was the "kid cousin" he always had a kind gesture for me and I always got a smile from him. I hate that we lost touch but that seems to be the way of things today. I will always remember Aunt Dorothy and Marian and John with love. RIP

  • 05/31/2023

    Frances Rolen

    John was the sweetest and kindness person I knew. I have known him since in the mid 70s. We went to the same church in Sherman and then in Denison. It was the First Christian Church. He will be missed!! Loved him!!

  • 05/30/2023

    Doris Ritchie

    I KNEW JOHN WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER, HE LOVED TO ROLLER SKATE AT THE OLD SHERMAN ROLLER RINK ON SOUTH MONTGOMERY ST. HE LOVED SKATING WAS ALWAYS FRIIENDLY TO EVERYONE.

  • 05/30/2023

    Robert and Carolyn Brady

    John was a good and faithful servant at FCC, Denison. You could always count on him to turn on all the classroom lights and to pass out the attendance record books throughout the classrooms on Sunday morning. He was proud to later be named Honorary Sunday School Superintendent. As part of his deacon duties, he was willing and ready to welcome members and visitors at the front door and pass out the bulletins. We were thankful for John Chase. He had an infection chuckle and smile; and a story to tell. He will be missed.

  • 05/30/2023

    Ruth Sharp

    John was like a wonderful brother to me. I will miss him dearly. I worked at The Renaissance for 30 years, retiring just about 3 years ago now. So I Knew his aunt, came to love him his mom, his sister Marion & Paul who visited as often as they could. I moved John & his Mom from one apartment to another. And John to his bachelor's pad! John & I teased each other constantly, I would rub the top of his head or kiss the very top. I always decorated his door for each holiday! Just really did what you would do for family. I surely will miss him as will so many. He truly had a lot of friends he always helped others! I will miss his smile, laugh & so much more. I was blessed to have had him & his famil in my life. Wonderful people!

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