Robert James Chandler

Robert James Chandler obituary

Robert James Chandler

Robert Chandler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cochran Funeral Home - Livingston on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Robert James Chandler, 86, of Coldspring, Texas was born December 23, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away October 7, 2025 in Coldspring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Chandler and Elizabeth (Mayer) Chandler; brother, George Chandler; and son, Glen Chandler.

Robert is survived by his wife, Pamela Ann Chandler of Coldspring, Texas; daughter, Stacey Woolcock and husband Daniel of Baytown, Texas; son, Don Martin Chandler of Atlanta, Texas; grandchildren, David Woolcock, Madeline Woolcock, Glendon Chandler, and Brinna Chandler; and sisters, Cathy Hoover and husband Gary, and Susan Atha and husband Lee, all of Coldspring, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

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