Chancey, a resident of Odessa, Fla., spent more than 35 years in the pet industry, mainly in the pet product distribution business. In addition to his private business endeavors, Chancey served on the Pet Industry Distributors Association’s board of directors and as the association’s president (1998-99).

Born in Jacksonville, Fla., Chancey loved football, especially the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, riding his Harley motorcycle, boating, skiing, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Chancey is preceded in death by his daughter, Trisha. He is survived by his wife, Sara; sons, Kenneth Jr. and Chad; daughter Brittany; grandchildren, Cole and Cate; mother, Peggy Elliot and her husband, Charles; sister, Cindy Farlow; brother, Curtis and nieces and nephews.

The family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization that aids severely injured service men and women.

A memorial service is scheduled for Dec. 11, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza East, 10221 Princess Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33610. A block of rooms has been reserved. For more information, call the Crowne Plaza at 1-813-623-6363. <HOME>