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Gaylord "Leroy" Chaffins

June 13, 1951 — May 10, 2024

West Jefferson, Ohio

Gaylord “Leroy” Chaffins, age 72, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went to Heaven while listening to his Oldies music on Friday, May 10, 2024.   He was born in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Isaac and Orpha Chaffins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Rita Davis and Cathy Corwin.   Gaylord is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 51 years, Debbie Chaffins, his sons and daughters-in-law Chris (Beth) Chaffins and Chad (Carolyn) Chaffins, his grandchildren: Casey (Jared) Vermilion, Belle, Carina, and Charlie Chaffins, Aunt Geneva Chaffins and her family, and many other family members and friends including George & Debbie Wiles, Jimmy & Debbie Tindle, Kenny & Janice Hatfield and David & Vickey Wentzel.

Gaylord was a Class of 1969 graduate of Mt. Sterling High School.  He proudly served as a United States Postal Worker for 32 years.  He was Vice-President of WJYAA, where he enjoyed coaching for many years.  Gaylord was a proud and loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed many family vacations to Disney World and Myrtle Beach. 

A special thanks to Joel Rice, CNP of The James of Madison Health for your professionalism, honesty and compassion.

Family will receive friends from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 at the RADER-MCDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 West Main Street, West Jefferson, OH 43162 (614)-879-9222 where his Celebration of Life Service will follow the visitation and begin at 5:00p.m. WEDNESDAY with Mr. Jason Salyers, officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to one of Gaylord’s favorite charities: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or on-line: www.stjude.org (http://www.stjude.org/). 

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share your favorite memories and to send your condolences to the Chaffins Family.  

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

3:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home

1355 W. Main St, West Jefferson, OH 43162

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Celebration of Life

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Starts at 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home

1355 W. Main St, West Jefferson, OH 43162

Mr. Jason Salyers, officiating.

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