John Preston Chandler, 82, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020. John was born in Muhlenberg County on August 24, 1938, to the late Alvin and Flossie Rickard Chandler. John was an x-ray technician and retired after working for the International Union of Operators and Engineers.
John loved spending time with his family, telling stories, and watching UK Basketball.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Chandler; son, Adrian Chandler, and sister Darlene White.
Survivors include his daughter, Dana Cundiff (Steve), sons; Tracy Hamilton (Tina) and Derrick Chandler; sister, Gloria Yeiser (Stan); niece, Shelia Burley; 9 grand-children and a whole host of loving great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The funeral service for Mr. Chandler will be at Glenn Funeral Home, with limited attendance. Visitation will be 10 until 11:30 Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Rosehill cemetery.
The number of those attending the visitation and funeral service shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks and when attending the visitation shall enter the doors under the canopy on the Triplett Street side of the building.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Friends of Sinners.
Memories and condolences to the family of John Chandler can be shared at www.glenncares.com.