James Avon Chandler, 89, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:30 P.M., Friday, July 8, 2016 at Memoryland Memorial Park with Mr. Randy Daw officiating.
Mr. Chandler was born in Peniel, Texas on April 5, 1927 to Ray Chandler and Ettie May Powell Chandler. He married Bettye Lou Riddle on November 16, 1951 in Dallas, Texas. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and served in WWII. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 34 years and was the owner of Chandler Financial Services. He was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by his son, Rick Chandler and wife, Kat of Canyon Lake, daughter, Nancy Olson and husband, Tom of Greenville, grandchildren, Abi Evans and husband, Eric, Chad Olson, Jack Chandler, great-grandchildren, Kayla Evans, Britton Evans, Tanner Olson and Trenton Olson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Bettye Chandler of 62 years, step-dad, Bill Sprinkle, brother, Reggy Sprinkle and several step-brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Chad Olson, Eric Evans, Britton Evans, Jack Chandler, Tanner Olson and Trenton Olson.