William Gayle Chaney

"Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die." (Mary Frye.) A native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died of natural causes on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at his home. He was 61. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Friday, Jan. 19, from 6:30 p.m. until memorial service at 7:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Lewis M. Morris Jr. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Troyand Mike Hayes; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Bob Behrens; brother and sister-in-law, David and Joyce Chaney; numerous nieces and nephews, and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William "JW" and Muriel Day Chaney. Relatives and friends may sign the online guest book in the obituary section by going tohttp://www.2theadvocate.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.2theadvocate.com">http://www.2theadvocate.comor by calling Troy Hayes at (225) 291-9737.