William Henry Chavis, Jr.

Today, Heaven gained an angel,

My heart's so out of place, 

Yet even though, I'll always know,

Your love was God's grace.

I'll visit with you often and we shall reminisce,

About the love we shared.

So sleep on, Dad, I'll keep you in my heart,

Your spirit is with Jesus, but I'll see you by and by.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. William H. Chavis, 78, of Moncks Corner, SC, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Roper Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. The Family is receiving friends at 416 Stonefield Circle, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, from Thursday through Sunday, from 4:00-8:00 pm. 

William Henry Chavis, Jr. was born on September 5, 1947 to the late William Henry Chavis, Sr. and Dora Slade. He departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC. 

He was United in Holy Matrimony to the late Valerie Evelyn Chavis of Charleston, SC on June 10, 2000. Together they combined families Lynetta, Tiffany, Christopher and Nina. 

He received his education in the Guilford County School System in Greensboro, NC, graduating from Dudley High School in 1966. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he received a Purple Heart for combat. After his service in the Marine Corps, he worked att he Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a Pipefitter for 30 plus years. While at the shipyard, he received various awards for 25 years of service and an appreciation award for working through the Snowstorm of 1980. After moving to Charleston, SC, he worked security for Allied Security at the BP plant in Huger, SC, until his sudden illness in March of 2020. After a year in the Lifecare Center Rehabilitation Facility, he spent his final years aging and being cared for at home.

He was a faithful member of Central Missionary Baptist Church in Summerville, SC where he served on the Usher Board and also a member of the male choir.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Valerie Evelyn Chavis, late father William Henry Chavis, Sr. his mother Mrs. Dora Slade Chavis, and his nephew Mr. Sterling A. Chavis, Jr.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his brothers, Mr. Ricky (Ida) Chavis and Mr. Sterling A. (Sanji) Chavis, Sr., and children Lynetta Marie Chavis, Christopher R. Chavis, Tiffany T. McFadden and Nina (Jason) Hudgins. Grandchildren Brittnee D. Gunner and Jay'Shaun D. Ellis, one great-grandson Amaris S. Auston and a host of aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William Henry Chavis, Jr., please visit our floral store.