William Lewroy “Bill” Chainey

William Lewroy “Bill” Chainey passed away Feb. 7, 2022, following a lingering illness at Cox South in Springfield, surrounded by his loving family.
Chainey was born to Claude and Jewell (Hubble) Chainey in Springfield, on Sept. 25, 1948, the third of four children. He graduated from Higginsville High School before moving to the Springfield area.

Chainey met the love of his life, Janice Kay Nelson, from Ava, on a blind date. They wed June 24, 1967. To this 55-year union, three children were born: Timothy Aaron, Brian Dwight and Stacy Michelle. They desired to raise their children in the country and moved to Clever.

Chainey worked two jobs, at SRC and Frisco Railroad, in Springfield to provide for his family. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after 40 years of service. Upon his retirement, they purchased some land in the Walnut Grove area, fulfilling a life-long dream of farming.

Chainey was saved at an early age and was a member of Harold Baptist Church in Walnut Grove. He was an active member of O’Sullivan’s Lodge in Walnut Grove.

Chainey was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Otto and Alpha Nelson; and brother-in-law, Harold Yocum.

Chainey is survived by his wife, Janice of Springfield; children, Timothy Chainey and Pam Workman of Rogersville, Brian and Connie Chainey of Walnut Grove, Stacy and Don Clark of Springfield; two sisters, Claudette Yocum of Battlefield, Janice and Cal Cowan of Republic; brother Johnny Chainey of Springfield; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; along with other family and friends.

Visitation was from noon until service time, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Harold Baptist Church, Walnut Grove. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., at the church, with burial following at Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to Harold Baptist Church Building Fund.