Johnny Ray Chance

February 4, 2020

Johnny Ray Chance, 56, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Johnny Ray was a resident of Molino, Florida. Johnny Ray was born in Pensacola, Florida, on March 19, 1963. He was a trucker by trade and enjoyed traveling all over the country. He loved his family and had a heart of gold. Johnny Ray would do anything for anyone, as well as, being one of the funniest men you would ever meet. He loved to fish and was good at it too.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Chance; step-father, R. T. Anderson; and nephew, little Tony Mandell.

Johnny Ray is survived by son, John Chance; sister, Sandra Davis; sister, Susie (Tony) Mandell; two brothers, Ray and Jamie Chance; grandchildren, Hunter Chance, Mikenna Mattheiss, and Lane Chance; mother, Betty Lou Chance Anderson; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; and his beloved dog, Peppy.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lathram Chapel UMC Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior to services.

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5 Responses to “Johnny Ray Chance”

  1. Richard on March 5th, 2022 9:48 pm

    My father and his “Raymond” we’re close friends at Tate. At my grandparents house in Cantonment I’d often look at our dad’s yearbook pictures and imagine life before me, Ray and Jamie were born. I was 16 but mainly younger when I’d play with Ray and Jamie. Sometimes to rarely I’d see Johnny Ray. I’d play with other’s in area too as my Aunt Judy and cousin’s lived near them. Best years of my life like most kid’s. Especially the River. Now I’m 61 retired and was a High Voltage Power Lineman for my Career. My sister back then was named “Beth”. The Bellamy brothers – the Daniel brothers- Gibbs brothers – Tracie Slay- Etc Etc I’d play with too. Johnny Ray’s dad “Raymond” also attended Tate with many of my uncle’s. Everybody to most everybody of my click is long ago dead. I’m in no hurry but I’ll be glad to reunite with them all and resume our party. Yal here after me: keep on persavering in the midsts of yals adversaries. Pain & long-suffering is your Gold.

  2. charles Braley on February 21st, 2022 5:34 pm

    Sorry to hear of Johnny Ray passing. I worked with him and he was a Good Person. Always joking around and having a good time. R.I.P. Johnny Ray. I send my deepest sympathy and Condolences to His Family

  3. TC on February 6th, 2020 4:16 pm

    God speed Johnny ray

  4. "KITTEN" on February 5th, 2020 12:37 pm

    The best story teller I’ve ever known. I’m gonna miss my little buddy. R.I.P. POSSUM

  5. Candy Knight on February 5th, 2020 10:14 am

    I was so sad to hear of Johnny Ray’s passing. Back in the day, we always had such a good time together-he definitely kept you laughing the entire time! He will be missed in the Molino Community. Prayers to the Chance family, I know his children, grandchildren, siblings and mother are just heartbroken over his loss.
    Rest in peace Johnny Ray.