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Jose Chavez

February 27, 1961 — August 15, 2025

Frankfort

Jose Arthur Chavez, 64, of Frankfort, passed away, Friday, August 15, 2025 alongside his significant other, Norma Perez, in an accident in rural Boone County. He was born in Cook County, Illinois on February 27, 1961, to Jose Luis Chavez and Rose Lejia.

Jose worked for Raymond Corporation in Lebanon. He enjoyed buying and fixing older cars to get running and resale. He was a social man with an uplifting and positive personality that enjoyed being around his friends and enjoying life. But more than being with his friends, Jose loved spending time with his family and could be seen at his grandkids sporting events cheering them on.

Jose is survived by his children, Viviana (Eduardo) Duarte, Art (Brittany) Chavez, Cody Chavez, Tara Chavez; and Jared Chavez; four brothers, a sister; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister.

Visitation Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5-8pm, at Day & Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort. Memorial contributions may be made in Jose’s honor to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.

José Arthur Chávez, de 64 años, de Frankfort, falleció el viernes 15 de agosto de 2025 junto con su pareja, Norma Pérez, en un accidente en la zona rural del condado de Boone. Nació en el condado de Cook, Illinois, el 27 de febrero de 1961, hijo de José Luis Chávez y Rose Lejía.

José trabajó para Raymond Corporation en el Líbano. Le gustaba comprar y arreglar autos antiguos para ponerlos en funcionamiento y revenderlos. Era un hombre social con una personalidad edificante y positiva que disfrutaba estar cerca de sus amigos y disfrutar de la vida. Pero más que estar con sus amigos, a José le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia y se le podía ver en los eventos deportivos de sus nietos animándolos.

A José le sobreviven sus hijos, Viviana (Eduardo) Duarte, Art (Brittany) Chávez, Cody Chávez; hijastra, Tara Chávez; hijastro, Jared Chávez; cuatro hermanos, una hermana; y ocho nietos.

Fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres; una hermana.

Velorio el viernes 22 de agosto de 2025, de 5 a 8 p.m., en la funeraria Day & Genda en Frankfort. Se pueden hacer contribuciones conmemorativas en honor de José a la familia para ayudar con los gastos del funeral. Los mensajes de condolencia se pueden dejar en www.dayandgenda.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jose Chavez, please visit our flower store.

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