Donald Ray Chaney was born on June 24, 1962, in Merryville, LA to Othea Jean Chaney and the late Frank Chaney. Donald grew up in Newton, TX where he attended and graduated from Newton High School.

Donald was a member of St. Paul CME Church Newton, TX (Liberty Community) from a very young age, until his early adult years.  He later moved to Beaumont, TX, and joined the House of Prayer Church in Beaumont, where he was active until he became ill and moved back to Newton.

Donald worked in logging for several years prior to moving to Beaumont, TX.  Once established in Beaumont, he worked for Brown's Meat Market as a Butcher for 10 years. Later, Donald changed his career to a Detail Shop Operator for Martin Motors Company, where he retired after 12 years of employment due to health issues.

Donald enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His memory will forever be dear to all who loved and knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Chaney; twin brother, Ronald Chaney; brother-in-law, Franklin Keyes; and great-nephew, Derrick Allen, Jr.

Donald leaves to cherish his memory: companion, Glenda Lawrence of Beaumont, TX; daughter, Brittany Lawrence of Houston, TX; mother, Othea Jean Chaney of Newton, TX; sisters, Phyllis Mark (Donald) of Baytown, TX, Denise Sweet (Cecil) of Merryville, LA, Alice Chaney of Beaumont, TX, Cynthia Kenebrew (Kevin) of Humble, TX; brother, Cedric Chaney (Anastacia) of Beaumont, TX; grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.