James "Jim" Davis Chaney

James “Jim” D. Chaney, 88, of Conesville passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Conesville, Ohio on April 7, 1934 to the late Guy and Hazel (Davis) Chaney.

Jim was a graduate of Conesville High School and Muskingum University with a Bachelors degree in Education. He also served in the United States Army. Jim was a school teacher at Warsaw Elementary from 1958-1984.  He also worked at Ak Steel as a mailman, worked as a security guard, was a member of the Conesville United Methodist Church, Shriners, and Stag Club at Muskingum University.

Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy (Jones) Chaney; brothers-in-law Bob Jones and Charles (Donna) Jones; special niece Leora Stimpert; close friend Heather and Greg Cox; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Jeanette and Joseph.

Friends may call at the Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 11:00am- 1:00pm with funeral services beginning at 1:00pm with Rev. Carl Schaefer officiating.  Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery where the Coshocton County Veterans Council will be performing military honors.