Bennie Jack Chancellor

Bennie Jack Chancellor, born January 23, 1945, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST (1:00 pm CST) with Rev. Ken Chancellor officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.

He leaves a legacy defined by unwavering devotion to his family and extraordinary accomplishment in his professional life. He was the cherished husband of Patricia “Trece” McBride Chancellor, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage, a partnership grounded in deep love and loyalty.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Margaret Chancellor and his sister, Jo Ann Wade.

Jack was a lifelong resident of Phenix City, Alabama, and a proud graduate of Central High School Class of 1963.

Jack was a devoted and proud father to Bennie “Ben” Jack Chancellor, Jr., Chance Woodrow Chancellor, and Jo Anna Parker Funderburk (Eric).

Mr. Chancellor was the owner of Jack’s Quick Shop in Phenix City for decades. As a professional bass fisherman, Jack achieved the highest honor in his sport when he won the 1985 Bassmaster Classic, securing his place in fishing history. He was also the inventor of the Do-Nothing Worm, a groundbreaking lure that forever changed the sport of bass fishing. His innovation, determination, and competitive spirit left a lasting impact on the fishing community.

Jack was a proud grandfather to eleven grandchildren: Ethan Chancellor, Ella Chancellor, Banks Chancellor, Chase Chancellor, Chance Chancellor (Kiley), Chelsea Chancellor Caldwell (Chris), Chandler Chancellor (Haley), Hannah Parker Rathbun (Dillon), Grace Parker, Spencer Parker, and Miller Parker. He also had three bonus grandchildren, Meredith Funderburk Robles (Kyle), Jack Funderburk and Maggie Funderburk. He was also blessed with many great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy. Above all else, Jack treasured time spent with his family and found his greatest happiness in their love and togetherness.

Jack will be remembered for his strength, ingenuity, and unwavering commitment to those he loved. His legacy lives on through his family and the many lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Columbus Hospice of Georgia and Alabama who were instrumental in helping the family in this difficult time. Donations may be sent to 7020 Moon Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31909.