Mr. Chancey Pruett Rich, a.k.a. Swamp, 54, of Nicholson, Ga passed away on April 28, 2024. Mr. Rich was born in Athens, Ga. He played high school football for the Clarke Central Gladiators from 1984-1988. That’s where he picked up the nickname Swamp. He was a very talented artist and musician. He lived in Augusta, Ga. for many years. He played bass for HOGSLOBBER, and for THE DECREPITS. He also worked as a well known Tattoo Artist. He moved back to Athens, Ga. in 2013. In 2014, he married his Clarke Central classmate, Lisa Mitchell. He had various jobs and played bass for REDNECKATRON.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior. He attended New Covenant Worship Center.
Mr. Rich is survived by his wife: Lisa Rich, two children: Malachi Potter and Shiloh Rich.
Maternal side: mother, Shirley Cheatham, brother: Sidney Cheatham (Marcy), grandparents: the late Melton & Nellie Pruett, aunts: Bonita Bates (Jimmy), Eloise Stewart (Danny), the late Barbra Adams (Fred), and the late Rosa Barnes (the late Johnny), uncle: Rev. Larry Pruett (June), and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.
Paternal side: dad, Bobby Rich (Erah), sisters: Laurie May (Jeff), Aimee Felton (Chip), grandparents: the late Dorsey & Jeanette Rich, aunt: Martha Osley (Randy), uncles: Tommy Rich (Lisa), and the late Allen Rich, and multiple nephews and cousins.
Memorial Service:
New Covenant Worship Center
1425 Newton Bridge Rd.
Athens, Ga. 30607
Saturday May 11, 2024
Visitation at 1:00pm
Service at 2:00pm
The staff of Central Cremation Services is honored to be selected to provide end-of-life services.
(If you order flowers, you must obtain a delivery address from a family member. Please do not send flowers to the crematory)
I learned what a true friend is from Chancey - BobbyScott
Condolences to his precious wife and children who were by his side. He was loved and I know he will be greatly missed. May God's peace be with you all.
2 Timothy 4:7
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished mycourse, I have kept the faith:" King James Version (KJV)
I love you so much. Moms
My heart goes out to Chancey's wife & family. I know he will be a great loss for everyone. For that I am so sorry & I am praying for God's peace & comfort for you all during this most difficult time.
He was a great kid and be came a great man Chancey and my son Eddie were good friends A good neighbor I watched him grow up he was like one my own had a deep love for him l know he is a better place he dose not hurt anymore I will being praying for the hole family my deepest sympathy with all of you love Gloria Fouche