Benny F. Chaney, Jr., Age 78, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away peacefully Saturday November 29, 2025, at Kenton Pointe Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Kentucky, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 22, 1947, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, Ben was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He is survived by his children, Teresa J. Bryant (Ed Bryant) and Benny Chaney III (April Chaney); his grandchildren, Brandon, Bryant (Amber Bryant), Tiffany Hunter (Jeremy Hunter), and Andrew Chaney; and his cherished great-grandchildren, Kemp and Reece McCane, Banks Bryant, and Lucy, Josie, and William Hunter.  Ben is also survived by two brothers, Carl (Laquita) Chaney and Chris Chaney.

Ben was a proud U. S. Navy veteran, serving from 1965-1968 as a Seabee, where he played a vital role in constructing bases during the Vietnam War.  After his military service, Ben returned to his family’s farm in Vanceburg, Kentucky, where he assisted his parents during the time when they hosted the Chaney Bluegrass Festival on their property.

Ben dedicated much of his life to raising tobacco and cattle, fixing tractors, and taking care of his garden.  In his free time, he liked camping with his family by the river, playing cards, and preserving vegetables he grew himself.  He also participated in a softball league for several summers.  Deer season was always special to him, marked by gatherings at the family cabin.  Ben relished fishing trips to Florida and while browsing his arrowhead and old tool collections, he enjoyed pork rinds, popcorn, and any other salty snacks.

Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Braden Chaney, parents Benny Sr. and Christine Chaney; two brothers- Mike Chaney and Teddy Chaney.

Funeral services will be Friday December 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Gaydos Funeral Home 159 2nd street Vanceburg, Kentucky 41179 with Pastor Tom Cox Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow in Muses Chapel Cemetery Quicks Run, Kentucky.

Visitation will be Friday December 5, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the Gaydos Funeral Home.  Military graveside services will be accorded by the V.F.W. Post 5438 Monte Lewis Stamm Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Pallbearers for Benny F Chaney Jr. will be Brandon Bryant, Kemp McCane, Jeremy Hunter, Andrew Chaney, Jimmy Thacker, Chris Purdum, and Steve Mefford.

In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Hospice of Hope 909 Kenton Station Drive Maysville, Kentucky 41056 in honor of the compassionate care they provided.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com