Southwest Marion volunteer firefighter passes away

MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A dedicated member of the Southwest Marion Volunteer Fire Department passed away earlier this week.

According to SMVFD Chief Thomas Ramos, Allen Chance passed away Wednesday around 6:04 p.m. at Forrest General Hospital. He was 50 years old.

Ramos said Chance served his community on the fire department for over 20 years. During this time, he served as its chief, assistant chief and lieutenant. Chance also worked at the Marion County Regional Corrections Facility.

Funeral arrangements for Chance’s visitation will be at Colonial Funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, from 4 -8 p.m. Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home. The burial will take place at the Kokomo Community Cemetery.

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