Albert R. Chandler, age 79, of Ovett, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born in Jones County, MS on September 7, 1939.
Mr. Chandler was a mechanic for Doggett Wrecking Yard prior to his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Chandler and Lela Ruby Blackledge Chandler; and two sons, Robert Hodge and Dwayne Chandler.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joe Evelyn “Virginia” Chandler of Ovett; children, Therrell Hodge of Laurel, George Hodge of the Sweetwater Community, Rebecca West of the Landrum Community, Kenneth Randall Hodge of Ovett, and Travis Hodge of Clara; brothers, Jack Chandler, Michael Chandler, Dean Chandler, and Dennis Chandler; sisters, Linda Jackson and Shirley Rush; seven grandchildren; and a number of great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on Monday, July 8th from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home with interment to follow at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Walley Helfinstine will officiate.
Pallbearers will be James Knight, Mark Hillman, Chuck Easterling, Chris McKinney, and David Graham.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.
