Charles Chandler Jr.

Funeral Services for immediate family and close friends only, will be held 1:00PM Saturday 1/22/22 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Spring Valley Cemetery in Webster County, MS. Visitation will be 11:00AM until 1:00PM Saturday 1/22/22 at Oliver Funeral Home. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held in the Chapel instead of Spring Valley Cemetery. Due to Covid issues, the family requests anyone attending the services wear a mask, practice social distancing, and use common sense. Charles Chandler, Jr. went to his final resting place on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was 67 years old at the time of his passing, and he resided in Eupora, Ms. Funeral Services were held 1:00PM Saturday 1/22/22 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Spring Valley Cemetery in Webster County, MS. Bro. James Caffey, Bro. Leonard Evans and Bro. Willy Mills officiated. Pallbearers were; Ted Ross, Tony Townsend, Steve Townsend, Willie E. Ross, Pete Nikolaisen and Richard Borders. Charles was born on April 11, 1954, in Swiftown, Ms. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Sr. and Lee Chandler and Christine Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Oakman Chandler-Eupora, Ms; 4 daughters: LeeAnn Chandler (Anthony) Schermerhorn-Carbondale, IL; Samantha Chandler-Louisville, Ms; Angela Oakman-Eupora, Ms; Ariel Jinks-Eupora, Ms; 4 sons: Richard (Amy) Chandler-Cape Girardeau, Mo; Chris (Paula) Oakman-Eupora, Ms; Joseph (Christie) Stroud-Eupora, Ms; William Oakman (Suzanne Herbert)-Eupora, Ms; 6 sisters: Vera Townsend-Maben, Ms; Barbara Ward-Starkville, Ms; Linda Windrick-Eupora, Ms; JoAnn Taylor-Maben, Ms; Sandra Bell-Maben, Ms; Patricia Ross-Maben, Ms; 3 brothers: Lee Seay-Westpoint, Ms; Willie E. Ross-Weir, Ms; Willie B. Ross-Maben, Ms; 11 grandchildren: Roslyn Carr, Rayquan Chandler, Yavette Wright, Rayleeah Davis, LaQuaye Davis, Raymond Davis III, Brendon Oakman, Preston Oakman, Blake Kellum, Meredith (Mer Mer) Stroud & Sara Elizabeth (Sarabeth) Herbert. Charles had a giving and loving heart, always helping others by mowing yards, cutting wood and working with the church. He dearly loved his wife Sandy. They had recently celebrated 6 years of marriage on December 31, 2021. They enjoyed watching movies at home, eating out and going for rides in the country. Charles was a member of Soul’s Haven Church in Grady, Ms. He had a desire to learn more about the Lord, always studying his SS lesson, reading/studying his Bible, asking questions and discussing things he had learned with his Pastor. He enjoyed spreading the gospel with others, not only in his church, but with other churches in the surrounding communities. At least weekly, he could be found at the church parking lot just sitting in his vehicle enjoying the peaceful and serene atmosphere. Charles was always ready to sing in the choir, travel with the male choir to various venues, and enjoyed playing drums, keyboard and bass guitar. As you look back on his life, remember how he smiled and laughed when he talked to you about Jesus, his family and all of his many friends