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Benjamin CHANDLER Obituary
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CHANDLER, Benjamin Deacon Benjamin Chandler "Uncle Ben", the husband of Mrs. Gloria Chandler "GiGi". A long time member of the Gospel Group Pilgrim Jubilees of Chicago passed June 25, 2012. Homegoing Service will be announced by Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home 404-288-7015.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin CHANDLER
Evelyn Roberts
October 12, 2020
Ben could really praise the Lord, I threw up my hand to glory when he called my day in the I don't know your day you got the holy ghost in the song "Don't Let Him Down". I enjoyed Ben singing when he said Sunday, Sunday, you see it was a Sunday when I got saved. We loved Ben, but God took him home to sing in person to Jesus. I loved the Pilgrim Jubliees, and now Clay Graham and Major are gone too to get their rewards. My daughter has gone now and the Pilgrim Jubliees were her favorite singers. I will miss Ben as long as I live. My condolences to his family. He was one of our great singers who knew what he was singing about. I really felt the spirit when he sang. My prayers are with the family of this great man.
Friends of Mt. Patmos Church
August 16, 2012
May Ben's family continue to find comfort from the Holy Spirit and that you will have strength for today and bright hope for all tomorrows.
July 12, 2012
God bless the family of Mr Chandler.. Wee will miss you brother fly on...
Clarence Conner & The Gospel Incredibles
July 6, 2012
To Mrs. Chandler & The intire Chandler Family, Our prayers are with you, We truly will miss "Uncle Ben" He was a real True Friend, Thank You Ben for all the great songs You have given gospel music lovers everywhere, We will never forget You.
July 5, 2012
To my Daddy, Benjamin Chandler, Dad I love and miss you sooo very much. The Self-Less Love I have for you will never end. Even though you are not in this earthen vessel any more, you will always remain in my heart. I'm going too miss your hugs, kisses, laughter and singing praises too Our God. God is still in control of every situation. You don't have to suffer here anymore, you have truly found rest and peace in Christ Jesus. You have flown away to God's Celestial Shore, never too endure pain, sorrow, heartaches anymore. To be absent from the body is too be present with the Lord. I'm not saying goodbye, just only later...Your journey is over here in this world, and your new journey you have begun. You are having a divine Worship Experience, entering into the Holy of Holies, the very Presence of God Almighty. Until we meet again in our Glorified Bodies, living this life just too live again with King Jesus, will be a glorious event. Later Papa Bear, your loving daughter, baby girl, Joyce.
Peggy Weaver
July 2, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Deaconesss Chandler and the Chandler Family. God bless you...Mother Weaver (Mt Patmos)
Annie Goines
July 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Stevenson & Family
July 1, 2012
Our prayers goes out to the family and the Pilgrim Jubilees for the loss of such a good friend of mine Dea. Ben Chandler. He will be truly missed.
George W. Stewart
July 1, 2012
Our hearts and prayers are with the family and friends of our friend and fellow laborer Ben Chandler.As director of The American Gospel Quartet Convention,I am honored to have known Brother Chandler and to be impacted by his jovial spirit and great gift of song ministry.We salute Brother Chandler as an American Gospel Quartet Convention Hall Of Famer.May we all seek the Man he spent his life singing about-JESUS.
The Racy Brothers
June 30, 2012
Our condolences to the Chandler family... Rest In Love Mr. Ben Chandler. You will be greatly missed.
Elaine Terry
June 30, 2012
Rest in peace deacon Chandler from a member of the Senior Usher Borad Mt. Patmos Baptist Church.
June 30, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Chandler family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Pearl Price
June 29, 2012
Uncle Ben you will be missed so much and your lasting memory will live on in your song "I'll Fly Away". R.I.P.
Ben Chandler, Criss "Righteous" Johnson, & Isaac Lindsey
Isaac Lindsey
June 29, 2012
R.I.P. Deacon Benjamin Chandler! Thank you for your years of friendship, mentorship, and for providing the world with some of Gospel Music's most treasured songs with The Pilgrim Jubilees including Tell The World, I'll Fly Away, When We All Get To Heaven, and Don't Let Jesus Down. You will be greatly missed! I'll meet you on the other side...
June 29, 2012
May God bless and keep you and your family in his arms
Hattie Doyle
June 29, 2012
May God embrace you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Stacey Standifer
June 29, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Myra Rush and Janice Maddox
June 29, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Grover Thompson
June 28, 2012
This old body don't belong us.
A good friend
Catherine Dancy
June 28, 2012
To know Dea.Chandler was an experience, but, when God changed his life that was Heaven's best flower. I'm glad he worked until the day was done.
Promoter of Gospel
June 28, 2012
To the Chandler family
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. Ben is singing a new song that even the angels can't sing. “Some glad morning I'ii fly away” and The “Old Ship has sailed”. God Bless and keep you all. Look to the hill that's where your help will come from. Benjie Chandler, Peaches, Jackie and Bo. Love always our prayers are with you.
Pastor Perry Mamon, still your friend always, even though you "Slipped Away."
Pastor Perry Mamon
June 28, 2012
To: The Chandler Family:
May the Peace of God be with you in these
trouble times.
Remain blessed,
The New Gospel Saints
Chicago, IL
The Glovers
June 28, 2012
Gloria "Munk" as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Praying your strength during this time, love The Glover Family (Albert, Mercy, Adaryll, Kim and Miyah)!!!
Wayne Anthony Norwood and The Children of God
June 28, 2012
Our prayers are with you at this time. We pray that God will continue to strengthen you now and always. Yours in Christ.
June 27, 2012
To The Chandler Family and The World Famous Pilgrim Jubilees, let not your heart be troubled because Ben has truly fulfilled his time here with us with blessings from his music. Ben will truly be missed. He may not be here for us to hear him but I know that he is singing in the Heavenly Choir.
Love You All
Georgette Truitt, Trenton, NJ
Pastor Perry Mamon
June 27, 2012
To: The Chandler Family:
We send our condolences of love to you during these trouble times of the loss of your loved one Ben, and our Brother in Christian Music
for many years. Remain blessed,
The Dynamic Mighty Wings
Chicago, IL
A Fan
June 27, 2012
To Mrs. Chandler(Gloria) and the entire Chandler family,
Heartfelt condolences are extended to the family.
May you find comfort in knowing others share your sorrow.
Thanks for sharing Deacon Chandler's voice with others. His beautiful singing of "I'll Fly Away" will be forever in our hearts. There is a verse when he says, "most of all I got to see King Jesus" you JUST know without a doubt that today Deacon Ben is in the care of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Deacon Ben, Rest in peace, we will miss you! We'll see you in the morning.......
June 26, 2012
"We CARE" Promtions and Radio Broadcast extends our condolences and sympathy to the family of Bro Ben Chandler. we vow to keep his legacy alive through his music on our broadcast.Rest on Ben and take your rest. we love you, but God loves you best.
Martha Wright McGhee
June 26, 2012
To the Chandler Family
There's a time and a season that we all must leave this earthly place. May your heart be fill with warm and loving memories throughout the rest of your life and may God be with you as you travel this land. For I truly understand what you are going through.
Love You!
martha wright mcghee
June 26, 2012
To the Chandler Family
There is a time and a season that we all must leave this earthly place.May your days be fill with loving memories and happy thoughts throughout the rest of your life.Just keep your hands in the master's hands and he will see you through. For i know how it is.
Love You!
Your Cousin Martha Wright McGhee
June 26, 2012
Please accept my sincerest condolences. James 4:8
Harold Jefferson
June 26, 2012
Mr!!! Well my Jube Brother Ben, You Finally did one of the songs , you sang about = Let me come home & I'll fly away. To Mrs. Gloria & all Family Love you all in the name of JESUS Ben Chandler just keep on singing Sing a drive song til I get there. LOVE YOU MAN Now What are we going to do for a GREAT TENOR until we get home with Ben
June 26, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Chandler family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Donovan Adams
June 26, 2012
To The Family Of Benjamin Chandler, Pilgrim Jubliless We Are Praying For The Family And The His Group.Benjamin Chandler Is Now Singing In That Heavenly Choir Along With The Major Roberson Stay Strong In The Lord, May God Bless The Family.
June 26, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to the Chandler family and The Pilgrim Jubilees. Ben will truly be missed here in Philadelphia and all over the world. May God's grace and mercy sustain you and you family during this difficult time.
Shirley Baker
Philadelphia, Pa
June 26, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Chandler family , I know how difficult the loss of a loved one can be but please take comfort in knowing that God is always waiting to listen to us whenever we need to pour out our hearts in prayer .
June 26, 2012
May God's grace and mercy sustain you and your family during this difficult time
Lucille Ford
Church Member
June 26, 2012
To the family, Sincere and heartfelt condolences are extended to you at this time of your bereavement.
Be encouraged "Uncle Ben" is singing with the angels.
"I'll Fly Away" some glad morning when.... Sing on "Ben" you have earned your wings.
Mt. Patmos will miss you! Pastor Rucker you are in my thoughts and prayers for you have lost a "singing friend." As you know God has it all in control, His BLOOD will never lose its POWER." Just can't make this journey all by yourself." God has His arms around you, may you be comforted.
James Albright
June 26, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to the Chandler Family and our favorite gospel group - The greatest Gospel Group ever - The Pilgrim Jubilees. Ben will be missed. "I'll Fly Away" will never sound so sweet again as it did when Ben would lift the crowd with it. Rest In Peace.
Hester
June 26, 2012
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband. May the promise of our Lord Jesus comfort the family during this difficult time. He assures us that soon he will wipe away every tear from our eyes and death will be no more.
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