The Ponca City Public School district is grieving the recent loss of teacher Kelly Chaney.

Chaney passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He has been a teacher in the district for 31 years, most recently at East Middle School.

Chaney also was the Head Cross Country Coach and Girl’s Track Assistant Coach for the district. His efforts have impacted the lives of many Ponca City students, and he will be greatly missed.

The family has planned a memorial service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, in Ponca City High School’s Robson Fieldhouse, 1024 North Seventh Street.