Misel “Jr” Froylan Chacon

August 16, 1962 – August 14, 2025

Misel Froylan Chacon, known affectionately throughout his life as Jr, Dad, Chico, Diablo, Juju, and many other names, passed away on August 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, just two days shy of his 63rd birthday after a short but difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. He was accompanied by his family at the time of his passing.

Born on August 16, 1962, in Tacoma, Washington, to Helen and Max Chacon, Jr grew up with four sisters, Jackie, Teddy, Sherryann, and Brenda. Jr was Mr. Popular, the class clown, and the leader of rebellion throughout his childhood. After graduating high school, he answered the call of service, like his father, a Green Beret in the Army, and joined the United States Army, where he built an EXTRAORDINARY career.

During his career, Jr rose to the rank of E-8 Master Sergeant (First Sergeant.) As an Army Ranger with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Jr was a qualified military diver, a static line instructor with a professional exhibition rating and logged over 4,075 hours of free fall, and was a favorite to win The Best Ranger Competition until injuring himself. Widely regarded as one of the best to come out of Fort Benning, his career reflected the highest levels of skill, leadership and dedication. He inspired countless soldiers throughout his career. He leaves behind a lasting legacy in the U.S. Army; one that few ever achieve and many strive toward.

After his distinguished military service, Jr continued his path of courage and loyalty in private security contracting, where only the best of the best were called upon to fight alongside the military. His work and reputation in this field reflected the same integrity and fearlessness that defined his entire life. 

Jr is survived by his children: twin daughters Savannah and Rebecca (31), and his son Joshua (30). His family remembers him as one-of-a-kind—sharp-witted, endlessly funny, and with a smile so infectious that even in his final days, it lit up every hospital room he entered.

He will be cremated in Florida, with plans for a future ceremony in Colorado still to be determined. In true Jr fashion, his final wish was simply “to be thrown away”—a statement that captures both his humor and his refusal to take life too seriously.

To those who knew him, Jr was a soldier, a mentor, a brother, a father, and a friend. His legacy lives on in the stories told, the lessons passed down, and the laughter he sparked wherever he went.

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