Jack
Jack Chandler
d. August 28, 2007
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Robert Jackson Chandler
Robert Jackson "Jack" Chandler, Selma resident, born February 8, 1926, passed away August 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. Chandler and Frieda Urmi Chandler and his wife Mildred Keith Chandler. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lorine Martin Chandler; his son, Retired Colonel Robert Jackson Chandler, Jr. (Jeanine Glass Chandler); his daughter Miriam Elaine Bearden (James Allen Bearden, Sr.); his step-sons, William H. Martin (Patricia) and Charles L. Martin, Jr. (Dawn). He is survived by his grandchildren, Pamela Denise Ivey (Marc), Robert J. "Bay" Chandler, III (Ann), James Allen Bearden, Jr. (Carrie), Jonathan Ross Bearden (Gwen), and his great grandchildren, Alston Ivey, Grace Anne Ivey, Georgia Ann Chandler, Lilla Bay Chandler, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A veteran of the United States Navy, he was stationed in Virginia during World War II. Jack was an active volunteer in Boy Scouts for many years and continued to support scouting throughout his life. He served on the Selma City Council from 1958-1960. In his fifty years of service to Selma Water Works, he earned the Best Operated Water Plant for five consecutive years. He also served as President and Treasurer of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Association. He received both the distinguished Charles M. White award and the Arthur M. Beck award for service in the water and waste water industry. Jack loved the Selma Water Works and the time he spent there, even after his "official" retirement. He was a deacon and trustee at Valley Grande Baptist Church, where children and youth were his passion.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 30, 2007, 3 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 7-8:30 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home. Officiating at his funeral will be Rev. Mike Jackson, Rev. Daniel Martin, and his friend Mayor James Perkins, Jr.
Pall Bearers: Robert Jackson Chandler, Jr., James Allen Bearden, Sr., Jeffrey Marc Ivey, Robert Jackson Chandler, III, James Allen Bearden, Jr., Jonathan Ross Bearden, Gene Keith, Robert Bridges, and Paul Monroe Bearden.
Honorary Pall Bearers: Selma Water Works Employees, Selma Water Board, Mayor James Perkins, Jr., Members of James Bearden's Sunday School Class, and Valley Grande Baptist Church Deacons and Trustees.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Grande Baptist Church Building Fund, 48 County Road 16, Valley Grande, AL 36701.
Robert Jackson Chandler
Robert Jackson "Jack" Chandler, Selma resident, born February 8, 1926, passed away August 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. Chandler and Frieda Urmi Chandler and his wife Mildred Keith Chandler. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lorine Martin Chandler; his son, Retired Colonel Robert Jackson Chandler, Jr. (Jeanine Glass Chandler); his daughter Miriam Elaine Bearden (James Allen Bearden, Sr.); his step-sons, William H. Martin (Patricia) and Charles L. Martin, Jr. (Dawn). He is survived by his grandchildren, Pamela Denise Ivey (Marc), Robert J. "Bay" Chandler, III (Ann), James Allen Bearden, Jr. (Carrie), Jonathan Ross Bearden (Gwen), and his great grandchildren, Alston Ivey, Grace Anne Ivey, Georgia Ann Chandler, Lilla Bay Chandler, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A veteran of the United States Navy, he was stationed in Virginia during World War II. Jack was an active volunteer in Boy Scouts for many years and continued to support scouting throughout his life. He served on the Selma City Council from 1958-1960. In his fifty years of service to Selma Water Works, he earned the Best Operated Water Plant for five consecutive years. He also served as President and Treasurer of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Association. He received both the distinguished Charles M. White award and the Arthur M. Beck award for service in the water and waste water industry. Jack loved the Selma Water Works and the time he spent there, even after his "official" retirement. He was a deacon and trustee at Valley Grande Baptist Church, where children and youth were his passion.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 30, 2007, 3 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 7-8:30 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home. Officiating at his funeral will be Rev. Mike Jackson, Rev. Daniel Martin, and his friend Mayor James Perkins, Jr.
Pall Bearers: Robert Jackson Chandler, Jr., James Allen Bearden, Sr., Jeffrey Marc Ivey, Robert Jackson Chandler, III, James Allen Bearden, Jr., Jonathan Ross Bearden, Gene Keith, Robert Bridges, and Paul Monroe Bearden.
Honorary Pall Bearers: Selma Water Works Employees, Selma Water Board, Mayor James Perkins, Jr., Members of James Bearden's Sunday School Class, and Valley Grande Baptist Church Deacons and Trustees.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Grande Baptist Church Building Fund, 48 County Road 16, Valley Grande, AL 36701.
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