Dale Chandler

CPO US NAVY WORLD WAR II

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DALE CHANDLER

CHANDLER, DALE Dale Chandler, age 88 of Cahaba Heights peacefully went home to heaven on Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was a man who always gave his best.

He is survived by his devoted wife (of 65 years this November) Ila Mae (Brasher) Chandler; their beloved son Larry Dale (Kelley) Chandler; three grandchildren, Chelsea Chandler Roberts (David), Chase Chandler, Zachary Chandler (Lauren). Siblings include Viola Mahaffey, Evelyn Johnson, Willie Belle Coshatt, Milton Chandler and a host of dear relatives and cherished friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

He was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. He served valiantly in WWII as a Chief Petty Officer aboard the USS New York, receiving several commendations throughout his tour of duty. He retired from the Drennen Cadillac Company in 1984.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 6, 11 am at Valley Chapel Homewood with Dr. Ed Wallen officiating. Burial will be at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo at 2 pm. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 5, 5-7 pm Valley Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Missions Fund of Philadelphia Baptist Church, 3001 Pumphouse Rd, Bham, Al 35243

Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!

Published in The Birmingham News on October 4, 2010