Mr. James Chance, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at his home. James who was born to his parents, Elbert and Hopi Lee Chance, on June 24, 1943, spent most of his life in Opelika, working many years at Uniroyal and then eventually Opelika High School and later Sun Self Storage. A little over 30 years ago, he married his loving wife, Linda Stebbins Chance.
James is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rayford Edward Chance.
He is survived by his wife Linda Stebbins Chance; children Lesa Allen (Franklin), Tosha Rourks (Chris), James Durwood Chance (Lorraine), William Harrison (Denise), Johnny Harrison and Terry Harrison; siblings Donald Chance (Ann), Patrick Chance (Patricia) and Rita Chance (Andy).
A memorial service will be held at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in the Chapel on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, beginning at 2 p.m..
