Steve Chandler

Steve Chandler obituary, Tallapoosa, GA

Steve Chandler

Steve Chandler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Home on Jul. 9, 2025.

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Mr. Steve Travis Chandler, age 83 passed away December 9, 2024, at his home in Buchanan, Georgia. Steve was born March 30, 1941, in Muscadine, AL to the late Richard Marvin and Lessie May Hill Chandler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Bell Wright, Ezzie Hagan, Judy Ann Chandler, Amber Vincent, Imogene Williams, Mary Ruth Ezell, Eugene Chandler, Esker O'Neal Chandler, and Clarence Chandler.
Steve was a "mighty fine man"! He loved to fish and hunt. He loved his grandchildren dearly, always spoiling them and giving them candy.
He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-three years, Minnie Jane McAdams Chandler; their children, Travis Chandler, James Chandler (Kelly) and Joe Chandler (Gayle), all of Buchanan; grandchildren, Travis Chandler, II, Jessica Phillip, Clint Chandler, Meghan Ricketson, Ashley Viton, and Emily Rush; and twelve great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST from Steadman Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Robinson officiating. His family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.
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