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GEORGE RAY
CHANDLER, 63
VERO BEACH - George Ray Chandler, 63, died May 4, 2012 in Vero Beach, Florida due to cancer.
Mr. Chandler was raised in Lakeland, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1984. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a pilot and worked for Piper Aircraft. He holds a Repairman Operational Restriction License with the FAA. Ray was a Quality Assurance Manager for Packers of Indian River. He was a member of the Florida Citrus League, Indian River County Citrus League, Food Safety and Good Agricultural Practice, and served with Lee Partners in Quality. He also obtained numerous food and safety qualifications. Ray was an avid golfer, outdoorsman, and Florida Gator Fan.
He is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Mary Yearwood Chandler of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Chandler Byrd of Vero Beach, FL and Lori Anne Chandler Hargrave of Ft. Pierce, FL; mother, Elizabeth Louise Duke of Lakeland, FL; 5 grandsons. He was preceded in death by his sister, Charlene Bates.
Services: A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 5-6 PM with a service to follow at 6:00 PM at Haisley Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Lakeland Memorial Gardens in Lakeland, Florida.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.hailseyfuneralhome.com .
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Until we meet again, compadre....
Don Renfranz
December 9, 2012
Mary (Aunt MeMe) Mary Elizabeth and Lori,
I know you will miss him greatly, so sorry to hear about his passing. Love you all and miss everyone.
Aunt Connie
May 21, 2012
I have wonderful memories of Ray, especially in Lakeland when Lori May and I would drive over in the summer. May God be with you all and know your in my prayers. Love, Zee Anne
Zee Anne Campbell
May 13, 2012
Ray was one of the good guys...a benefit to the world.
Tim Bedgood
May 10, 2012
Rest in Peace Uncle Ray. I will never forget the first time we spoke, the first time we met, the laughs we had over chicken wings and cold beer, the memories made on my parent's back porch. I give thanks to God that you found my Mom and Ahnee. You will never be forgotten and I hope that the friendship between your girls and my Mom continues to grow throughout the years.
Dawn Lambert
May 9, 2012
Ray was a great member of our family and lots of fun at all the family reunions. He will be greatly missed. Love from your cousins--Dave and Joanne Woodcock
Joanne and Dave Woodcock
May 8, 2012
I grew up and went through school with Ray. He was a great guy and always lots of fun when we were kids. I have wonderful memories.... God Bless the family. Debbie Washington Piggins, Florissant, CO
Deborah Washington Piggins
May 8, 2012
Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear about Rays passing. I went to Elementary school with ray and we had so many good times and I have a lot of memories of him. God Bless you all at this difficult time. Karen King Gunter
May 7, 2012
To the Chandler Family,
Heartfelt sympathies goes out to your family. I knew Ray since I was a child; he hung around the Nichols' and Renfranz's families plus others from the Kensington, Woodward and surrounding streets.
May you know you have a Guardian Angel watching over you and now he is reuniting with his sister Charlene. May God bless all of you.
Patti Nichols
May 7, 2012
Mary and Ray's family - my thoughts and prayers have been with Ray since I learned of his illness. I knew Ray for so long - throughout my childhood and teen years. Through school and church. I'm saddened that he has passed and thankful he had such close friends that stood by his side until the end.
Lynn Ehlis Northrup
May 7, 2012
It was good working with you,you were always good for a laugh.
Dick Wommack
May 7, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. “Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry” (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, please send me your home address to where the card be mailed. Send to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. This is a free service to fallen veteran families.)
Chaplain Richard Reuer
May 7, 2012
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