Celebrating the life of
Eddie G. Chieves
October 28, 1934 - January 11, 2016
Mr. Eddie G. Chieves of Savannah GA died Monday January 11, 2016 of heart failure at the age of 81 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital in Savannah. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
He was born on October 28, 1934 in Tallapoosa, Haralson County Georgia to parents Paul Herston Chieves and Mary Ruth (Chambers) Chieves. He was a graduate of Talladega High School as well as the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
He resided in various areas of Alabama including Talladega, Leeds, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa as well as Lilburn and Savannah GA. He worked as an engineer in the pulp and paper industry where he worked for several large firms including The Rust Engineering Co., Georgia Pacific Corporation, and retired from Union Camp Corporation in Savannah.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lee (Morrison) Chieves and is survived by his two sons Michael E. Chieves of Loganville GA and Kevin L. Chieves of Savannah GA and grandson Joshua M. Chieves of Loganville GA.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday January 13th, 2016 from 5-7 pm at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Funeral service to be held on Thursday January 14th 2016 at 2 pm at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Burial will be held Friday, January 15, 2016 at Pine Hill Memorial Park in Talladega, AL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Eddie's honor to Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church in Savannah where he was a member or the Medical College of Georgia (a division of Georgia Regents University) in Augusta of which he was the recipient of a kidney transplant in 2007.
Mike and Family. I am sorry for your loss. I know your Dad was blessed with many years of life. May God comfort You, Kevin, Josh and you family and friends during this time and in the days ahead. Your Friend, Jeff K.
- Jeff Knight, Blairsville, GA
There are no words to make you feel any better over the passing of your father. The only consolation is that he is no longer suffering as he did the last few weeks. The way you took care of him over the past years is very admirable and reflects on your character. I know from personal experience that time heals and you will reflect on the good times. May God give you, your brother, and nephew strength and peace of mine.
- Audrey Monroe, Lyons, GA
Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. I have always respected you for the way you have lovingly taken care of your father in the years that I have known you. I am sure he was as grateful to you as you were to him for the precious time you were able to spend with one another. May God give you and your family peace. With heartfelt condolences, Cathy
- Cathy Martin, Pooler, GA
Kevin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Lynn Pasquale, Savannah, GA
Kevin, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Sherry Edwards, Guyton, GA
Eddie was a strong father figure and certainly provided a strong foundation for his sons. I have been blessed to work with Kevin Chieves. Kevin has continually been a faithful caretaker of his father for many years. I know Kevin will hold all the memories with his father as treasures. May God bless you and provide you with peace knowing you did everything you could to care for your father. He was very proud of you!
- Susan Z. Turner, Savannah, Ga
Mike our prayers are with you
- Joe, Decatur, Ga
Mike, Kevin, and Joshua-- He was such a great man, and will be missed. He surely fought the good fight, and now He's in peace with our Heavenly Father. Will be praying for you guys this week. Love, Juli-Ann
- Juli-Ann Kitzmiller, Shelby, Oh
Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May you find comfort in your memories. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Kim
- Kimberly Saxon, Pooler, GA
MIKE SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. KEEPING YOU IN MY PRAYERS. DOUG
- DOUG FORTNER, CARTERSVILLE, GA
Kevin, Eddie was a fried as well as a neighbor. It was my joy to know him and to know you. You have had precious years with your father when he was healthy and when he was unwell. Blessings for you in your days of grieving his loss. Find peace as Eddie now rests in peace. He fought the good fight. Irene
- Irene Muhvich, Savannah, GA
Kevin, My sincerest condolences for your family's loss. Many prayers for you to find peace in the many memories you share with those who knew your father. In my thoughts and prayers, Shannon
- Shannon McNabb, Savannah, GA
Mike and Family. I am sorry for your loss. I know your Dad was blessed with many years of life. May God comfort You, Kevin, Josh and you family and friends during this time and in the days ahead. Your Friend, Jeff K.
- Jeff Knight, Blairsville, GA
There are no words to make you feel any better over the passing of your father. The only consolation is that he is no longer suffering as he did the last few weeks. The way you took care of him over the past years is very admirable and reflects on your character. I know from personal experience that time heals and you will reflect on the good times. May God give you, your brother, and nephew strength and peace of mine.
- Audrey Monroe, Lyons, GA
Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. I have always respected you for the way you have lovingly taken care of your father in the years that I have known you. I am sure he was as grateful to you as you were to him for the precious time you were able to spend with one another. May God give you and your family peace. With heartfelt condolences, Cathy
- Cathy Martin, Pooler, GA
Kevin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Lynn Pasquale, Savannah, GA
Kevin, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Sherry Edwards, Guyton, GA
Eddie was a strong father figure and certainly provided a strong foundation for his sons. I have been blessed to work with Kevin Chieves. Kevin has continually been a faithful caretaker of his father for many years. I know Kevin will hold all the memories with his father as treasures. May God bless you and provide you with peace knowing you did everything you could to care for your father. He was very proud of you!
- Susan Z. Turner, Savannah, Ga
Mike our prayers are with you
- Joe, Decatur, Ga
Mike, Kevin, and Joshua-- He was such a great man, and will be missed. He surely fought the good fight, and now He's in peace with our Heavenly Father. Will be praying for you guys this week. Love, Juli-Ann
- Juli-Ann Kitzmiller, Shelby, Oh
Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May you find comfort in your memories. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Kim
- Kimberly Saxon, Pooler, GA
MIKE SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. KEEPING YOU IN MY PRAYERS. DOUG
- DOUG FORTNER, CARTERSVILLE, GA
Kevin, Eddie was a fried as well as a neighbor. It was my joy to know him and to know you. You have had precious years with your father when he was healthy and when he was unwell. Blessings for you in your days of grieving his loss. Find peace as Eddie now rests in peace. He fought the good fight. Irene
- Irene Muhvich, Savannah, GA
Kevin, My sincerest condolences for your family's loss. Many prayers for you to find peace in the many memories you share with those who knew your father. In my thoughts and prayers, Shannon
- Shannon McNabb, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
