William J. “Jerry” Chance died Wednesday, February 2nd at his residence in Columbus, MS. He was born May 25, 1939 in Acworth, Georgia and had lived in Columbus for the past two years. He worked as a sales representative to the wholesale building materials and medical industries until ill health forced his retirement. Memorial services will be held at a date to be announced later. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213.