Bobby Earl Chandler

BOBBY EARL CHANDLER, age 74, of 620 Surl Mt. Tirzah Road, Timberlake, NC died Thursday morning, April 9, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Mr. Chandler was born October 9, 1945 in Person County, NC, son of the late Victor Thomas Chandler, Sr. & Esther Bowes Chandler and was husband of 53 years to Donna Davis Chandler who survives.  He was retired from Eaton Corp. after 39 years of service and was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church.  Bobby Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, doing yardwork, playing and coaching softball.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Chad E. Chandler & wife, Devon of Roxboro, NC, three grandchildren, Colin Chandler, Logan Chandler, Lindsey Chandler, three brothers, Thomas Chandler & wife, Betty, Ricky Chandler & wife, Belinda all of Timberlake, NC, Tony Chandler & wife, Linda of Roxboro, NC, two sisters, Linda Tuck, and Becky Fox & husband, Tommy all of Roxboro, NC.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Chandler is preceded in death two brothers-in-law, Mack Tuck and Ricky Oliver.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Barry Chambers officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends and guests from 11:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church and other times at the home.

Pallbearers will be Mertis Blalock, Mike Blalock, Jason Clayton, Jeff Oliver, Terry Tingen, Bradley Tuck, Mark Turner, and Mike Turner.  Terry Tuck will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Due to the Executive Order regarding COVID-19, attendance will be limited to 50 people.

Arrangements are by Strickland and Jones Memorial Funeral Services, 1810 Durham, Road, Roxboro, NC 27573.  Online condolences may be made at stricklandandjonesfs.com.

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