Paul Chandler

1927 - 2021

Chandler, Paul

Paul Chandler, 94, of Jamestown, North Carolina, formerly of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Hospice House of High Point in High Point, North Carolina.

Paul was born on January 23, 1927 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Willie Leo and Annie Adline (Thomas) Chandler. He was also preceded in death by his wife Gene (Haynie) Chandler and brother Herman Chandler

Paul was a lifetime member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Magnolia. The founder and charter member of Boy Scout Troop #49. A past member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Optimist Club, Lions Club, American Society of Safety Engineers, Magnolia Jaycees, a volunteer for the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.

Paul was also an active petroleum landman for thirty plus years, working for McAlister Fuel Company and eventually owning his own company, Land Services, Inc. He served and received an honorable discharge from the United States Navy with a rank of coxswain during World War, II. During his time in Naval Service, he completed Marine commando training, served in the Navy Construction Battalion, better known as the "Seabees," and received the Victory Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Medal. He was also a member of the American Legion.

Paul is survived by his sons Rodney R. Chandler, M.D. and wife Rachel of Texarkana, Texas and David P. Chandler of Jamestown, North Carolina; grandchildren Brett Chandler and wife Melissa of Texarkana, Texas and Dr. Cassie Chandler of Lexington, Kentucky, Elizabeth Cunningham of Texarkana, Texas and Abby Glover Texarkana, Texas; great-grandchildren Taylor, Kaemon, Sarah, Simon, Dylan, Sophia, and Noah.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, September 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Mike Morgan officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1417 North Jackson, Magnolia, AR 71753.

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