Apostle Dana Alan Chaney

CHANEY, Apostle Dana Alan - Age 62, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:00 AM Friday, April 8, 2022, at Greater Friendship Azusa C.O.I.G.C, G-5165 Detroit St., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Internment, Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Friday. Apostle Dana will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday. Apostle Dana Alan Chaney was born August 27,1959 in Flint, MI, the son of Marion and Cillia (McMullan) Chaney. He was a resident of Flint, MI and graduated from Flint Southwestern Colts "Class of 1977" where he was a lead ranking chess player. As a young man he loved pit bulls and dog breeding was his specialty. He was one of the first and top breeders of pit bulls in the city of Flint. Dog lovers from all over the world came to learn from his expertise. He was affectionately known as "Chops" to family and neighborhood friends. After graduation, Apostle Chaney worked for General Motors for over 20 years. He left General Motors in 2005 for full time ministry and pastored Father in Jesus Christ Church. He accepted Christ at the early age of 5 years old and was saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Spirit. In 1987 he rededicated his life to Christ and fully began to walk into his calling as a minister; praying for and visiting the sick and shut in, the brokenhearted and teaching the word of God to many who crossed his path. He was also a part of "Revive Flint", an outreach ministry program where he went door to door preaching the gospel. He never missed an opportunity to talk with family and friends about God's forgiveness, salvation and saving power. He enjoyed studying scriptures, reading as well as collecting faith-based books, being involved in missionary ministries and organizing revivals. Those who knew him knew his passion for God and how much he truly loved the Lord. He was a giver and humble servant to God's people. He sowed seeds in the lives of others by giving of his time, resources, and biblical knowledge. One of his devoted projects was helping build clean water wells in villages for families living in poor countries outside of the United States. He took great delight and joy in making an impact in evangelism locally and worldwide. He absolutely loved people, his family, and friends. Apostle Dana Chaney leaves to cherish: his loving daughter, Pasha Chaney; granddaughter, Christiauna Jackson of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Dr. Matthew Chaney; sisters, LaQuantus (Earl) Doshie and Yashica Neal; nieces, Yuanna Taylor, Nadia (Fred) Rivers, Kai (Antonio) Forte, Nikki Mems-Taylor, Cydni Chaney, Gabrielle Williams, Raven Neal, Raquel and Deshawndra Cardwell; nephews, SirQron, Romero and Ronald Cardwell Jr., Malcolm Neal, and Syrus Davis; great-nieces, Bria Holmes and Bianca Rivers; great-nephews, Bryson Rivers, Antonio Forte Jr., Jaxson Forte and Terrill Thornton Jr.; aunts, Mattie (Seldon) Williams of Flint, MI, Thelma (Rev. T.C.) King of Helena, AR, Marie Thompson of Stone Mountain, GA, Deland Maurice (Betty) McMullan of Ypsilanti, MI, DeLisa (Tyrone) Sweeneyof Orlando, FL, Ida Nell Spencer of Flint, MI, Edna and Mary Alice Chaney of Flint, MI; a host of other special cousins, relatives and friends including, Carl McMullan, Elder Emmanuel Johnson, Pastor Darnell Sharon and caregiver including best friend, Alice White of Flint, MI. Apostle Chaney was preceded in death by his father and mother, Elder Marion Chaney and Cillia Chaney; brothers, Steve Taylor and Michael Anthony Chaney; nephew, Yuan-kee (Sanders) Taylor; grandparents, Milton (Pinnie) Chaney and Matthew (Emma Lucille) McMullan; uncles, Lincoln, Otto, Nathaniel, Joseph, Peter, Tommie, Milton, Samuel David and Lonnie Chaney, Walter and John T. McMullan; aunts, Sophia Bates, Florence Chaney, Alice Hobbs, Ethel Adams, Rena Chaney, Bobbye Jean Manney, Kay Robinson and Helen Edwards. The family would like to give a special thanks to all the family and friends for their kind donations. Hurley Medical Center, Greater Friendship Azusa C.O.G.I.C, Pastor Birdis Shields, Apostle Jean Morris, Dr. Maurice Pugh, Alonzo Bennett Jr., Terry Bennett Sr., Tommie Chaney, Lillian Robinson, Penny Vickers, Murlon (David) Murphy and Dr. Skeeter Holmes.

Apostle Dana Alan Chaney

August 27, 1959 - March 26, 2022