The sun rose on his life on May 4, 1972. The sun set on May 24, 2020

Chad lived 48 wonderful years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He proudly wore many titles in his life which were, friend, son-in-law, uncle, brother-in-law, nephew, and grandson. He was available to all in each role he played. Of all his life works, he would only have one he would care to express, his proudest achievement was and is his family, and who he was to each of them. Nothing truely ever mattered more to him. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Virginia Sanchez Thiel. Sons- Nathan, Canyon and Diesel thiel of Jacksonville, daughter and husband, Autumn and Brent Lockart of Jacksonville, grandchildren, Briana (Bre ana), Holden, Judge, Aliza Jean, and any future "grandblobbies". parents -- Gaylon and Carla Thiel of Bullard, sister and husband, Stephanie and Barry Crocker of Bullard, parents-in-law, Raymond and Mary Sanchez, many brothers and sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews and still yet, several great nieces and great nephews. He will be watching over everyone from his seat in heaven. He is loved dearly and will be missed greatly.

A visitation will be Thursday evening, May 28, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Boren-Conner Funeral Home in Jacksonville with a Chapel service at 10:00 A.M., Friday morning, May 29, 2020 with Pastor Wayne Tunnel officiating. Burial will follow in the Bullard Cemetery.