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Bill Chance

July 31, 1942 — March 27, 2025

Billy Chance, 82, husband of Annette Blankenship Chance and a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his residence. A native of Dinwiddie, VA, he was the son of the late William Ryas Chance and the late Frances Irene Hancock Chance. He was a truck driver for 10 years and worked as a machine operator for Brown and Williamson in Petersburg, VA, for 30 years. He loved to hunt, fish, and the outdoors.

In addition to his loving wife of 65 years, he is survived by a daughter, Crystal Bucciarelli (Lloyd); three grandchildren, Adam, Bethany, and Julia; six great grandchildren, Kayla, Alana, Marc, Blaise, Alivia, and Marcel; a sister, Judy Reeves. Many friends on the Eastern Shore affectionately referred to him as Santa Clause.

Per his wishes there will be no public services.

The family would like to thank Riverside Shore Hospice for all their love and concern.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.

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