John "Wayne" Chism Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For John "Wayne" Chism

JOHN “WAYNE” CHISM, 64, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life at the Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Shirley Chism Ford and the late Samuel Ford, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. John received his formal education in the Harrisburg School System and graduated from the former William Penn Senior High School. After high school, he entered the United States Army in 1978 and served his country honorably. After his honorable discharge, he returned to his hometown. During his working career, he held several jobs. John loved music, dancing and football. The San Fransico 49ers was his favorite team and he loved him some wrestling (WWE). He enjoyed life and the people in it. In addition to his parents, his two brothers, Eddie Chism and Samuel Ford and his two sisters, Barbara Ford and Brenda Chism preceded him in death. He leaves to celebrate his life and to cherish memories of him; his children, Duane Chism, Tamara Chism and Arthur Burnett and their mother, Nanette Burnett, all of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; his sisters, Shirley Chism and Diane Valentine and husband, Brian Valentine; his brothers, Robert Chism and Lonnie Chism and wife, Barbara Chism, all of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; his four grandchildren, Mar’kyl Madden, Soriah Chism, Armanie and Treasure Burnette; his close friends, Freddie McKinley and Charles Ray, both of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Larry Whitaker of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. John’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, March 31 at 12 Noon in the Sanctuary of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church at 2447 Green St., Harrisburg with viewing 11:00 a.m.until 12 Noon and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The Services will be live streamed via Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church YouTube Page and Color Logo Facebook Page. Arrangements entrusted to the Ministry of Comfort of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks for all attendees. www.majorhwinfieldfuneralhome.com

Photos & Video

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

🙏🏾😇

God bless and my deepest condolences to Lonnie and family. So sorry I just found out. Just remember God is still in control and He don't make no mistakes. Love you nephew. Ida Cunningham, Lancaster SC.

Our condolences and love goes out to the chism family and our niece tamara &nephew lil duane chism our heart and thoughts are with yall your dad always was his self no matter what he kept that smile until the end now he have gained his wings no more worry or pain 😂🙏🏻🙏🏻love your aunt &uncle paulette &charles ray

May God-bless this man cause he was a good brother or good man we'll see you on the other side by the way it was a pleasure working with you at Harrisburg hospital and plan ball on the weekends and break it off

God bless your family and friends and all who knew him may you keep your heads up and your hearts open and let God comfort you from coach corbitt and the packing family

Our Prayers and thoughts goes out to the Chism family, We Pray that God will keep yall strong in this time of sorrow. From the Brooks and Davidson family.

I was named after my uncle.. good dude. Made it through alot.. r.i p. Unc

Sending my condolences and prayers to the Chism family. From Connie Emerson

My condolences to the family, me Chiz ( as what we called him..) we're friends from back in the day, hanging out and going to house parties and just enjoying life as teenagers. His smile and wit was something I will never forget.. I shall remember the last time we share conversation was when I gave him a ride home from the store.. We talked about our brothers ( friends) from way back and he never reveal what he was going through, that smile was still there... I'm going to miss you my brother, my friend and military brother.. Tell the crew that we will get together again " 654@Green and Hamlton " for those who are still living, know what that means...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Anytime I talked to Uncle Wayne about going to school to get my nursing degree he would tell me to never give up and always mention I was smart. His words of encouragement will always mean so much to me.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA