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Tim Mele
March 15, 2019
Coach, still think of how you helped me and others love sports and attend college
biil joan simpson
December 22, 2016
big ernie we will miss you always you where
a gentle giant a true gentleman we always
looked forward to seeing you on our visits to
orlando we have lovely memories of our times
together with you and evelyn
all our love
billy joan from liverpool england
Walter Wine
May 27, 2016
Coach... I just heard the news....I'm so sorry your gone. You were a great man, friend, mentor to so many of us Trojans....you will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family and friends of coach.
William Hand
August 13, 2015
He was an amazing coach and mentor. He taught my two brother and sister. We all loved Ernie. He will be missed. RIP coach
Tamara Kelly
May 25, 2015
Thank you for everything you've done at Evans High. You will NEVER be forgotten. ..❤ now Rest....c/o 98
Don Gray
April 28, 2015
Prayers to the family. I knew him from working at Disney and he is missed.
ESTELLA RESTO
April 8, 2015
Wow... Im in shock! Coach! You were and will always be one of the best soccer coaches known to me. You were always smiling And A jokester. Rest in peace, Coach, until we meet again. Estella Mercado
LINDA FURMAN YODER
March 30, 2015
DEAR CHANDLER FAMILY,
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE SYMPATHY. I ALSO LOST MY HUSBAND TO CANCER...SO I UNDERSTAND YOUR BATTLE AND HEART WRENCHING LOSS. I'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THE DAYS AND MONTHS AHEAD.
CLASS OF 1964
C Manley
March 29, 2015
Coach your legacy will live forever in the many students and athletes that you taught TROJANS for life RIP COACH
Quentin Jenkins
March 29, 2015
I would like to say Thank You for all of your honest guidance and loving advice that you would give. And may God Bless your family in this difficult time. Condolences for the class of "91".
Robert Payne
March 29, 2015
RIP " MR. ERNIE CHANDLER " You will be missed Thank You for your guiding words and for being the epitome of what an athletic director should be from me to you love you my friend always and forever #56 Robert Payne 92 State Champs
Gary Curry
March 28, 2015
My real coach who didn't mind telling you if you was going the wrong way but always glad to encourage you the right way to go. Family you can rest your hearts just to know that it may seem hard right now but God has given our friend our family member new ride to peace and theirs nothing but happiness and love. For he even rejoice more when he see the one that love him keep his funniest memorys alive and being a blessing to others life. He will be missed but never forgotten for who and what he's done in my life. My prayers are with you all.
Coach Chandler attending Class of '74 reunion. Yearbook picture on his name tag!!!
Beverly Wells-Middleton
March 28, 2015
Molly Schreier-Lowie
March 27, 2015
Coach Ernie Chandler wasn't just a skilled coach with the athletes he led onto the field or the patient teacher with a sense of humor. He was an educator who sincerely cared if his students passed or failed. He was also that coach who would spend a few more minutes with a player at the end of a game to give them an encouraging pep talk or a much needed kick in the butt.
Most importantly, he was man who seemed to care about all of his students & players like they were family, and he expected each of them to treat each other the same on & off of the field. Never failing to remind us to have each other's back--no matter what!!
Sharing positive thoughts, memories, and prayers with his immediate family whom he deeply cared about, and always spoke of so fondly. God bless.
MEHS, Class of '81.
Pamela Segura
March 27, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Coach Chandler. His legacy will live on forever through the countless number of students who's life he impacted. May the Joy and Peace of the Lord be with you during this time. C/O 2002 :)
Mary Beth Dixon
March 27, 2015
My memories of Coach Chandler were different than most. I am certain that he drove a trolley at Disney and always had a smile on his face! Class of 72.
George Cheros
March 27, 2015
As a member of those early soccer teams ('73-'75), you taught us all how to play soccer because most of us had never played before high school. Our teams immediately became winners mainly because you worked us very hard and taught us teamwork. You certainly left a legacy in your many years at Evans. I'm sure my dad is happy to greet you in Heaven - he always spoke fondly of your visits to his office at Evans.
koi slaughter
March 27, 2015
Coach Chandler taught my dad Alphonso Slaughter.. My older sister Sheree Slaughter & Me koi slaughter.... Coach Chandler was a good guy..learned a lot from him...he will be truly missed....
Susan Sellers Johnson
March 27, 2015
Prayers and peace be with the family of our Coach Chandler. He touched so many students lives during his teaching career. Perhaps the greatest thing about Coach Chandler was that is was easy to be part of his team. For those of us who knew Coach Chandler, we carry so much of him within us. Forever in our hearts and Maynard Evans High School.
Susan Sellers Johnson, Class of 1976 !1
John Beck
March 27, 2015
very saddened by the news, coach was a great person and a great teacher. I remember one time during first period class, We heard this noise coming from the room joining us. coach went and looked into the room and saw that the whole entire class had fallen asleep during a movie, and the movie reel had run out and the film was flapping against the projector. Coach grabed our entire class had us go into the class that was a sleep, and on the count of 3 scream real loud and wake up the teacher and the entire class. What a great person lots of fun. he was one of the very few if any, teachers and classes I looked forward to going to. He will truly be missed. RIP.
Lorenzo knight
March 27, 2015
REALLY GOOD MAN
Cheryl Garner
March 27, 2015
Coach Chandler was always a kind and supportive face to see on campus. He truly cared about the kids - all of the kids, not just those in his classes or on his teams. He will be missed.
Roger Belzer
March 27, 2015
1974:He lived, coached and taught the way it should be done, just to read all of the memories just shows how many he has touched. I never played for a team he coached,but he still knew me by name. He is one of those who will always be Coach.
Bob Briggs
March 27, 2015
Blessings and condolences to the Chandler Family, I graduated Evans Class of '79, as well as attending U.C.F. the first year they were named such in '79, when they began their football program. The World will miss you Coach, but your love is still felt.
Bob Briggs
Evans 1980-1981 Coach: Ernie Chandler - State Championship
Jonas Diaz
March 26, 2015
Carl Sweatt
March 26, 2015
He was truly a great teacher and Coach. He was my history teacher. I also had him in summer school for Americanism vs Communism. He will be dearly missed.
Andrew Sellers
March 26, 2015
Coach Chandler was a great coach and mentor! God bless Coach and his wonderful family!
March 26, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Coach Chandler's passing. I was his student assistant in 1982 and drove him crazy typing his worksheets/tests for him with tons of typos. He got over it and we always laughed about it. He was just a "big kid" himself with a special gift for teaching and coaching. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Christen Ammerman Boals (Class of 82)
Kimberly Bennett
March 26, 2015
Coach you were a big inspiration to many people. May you continue to watch over us as you did when we were kids.
Jonas Diaz
March 26, 2015
Coach Chandler taught me to have a heart of a winner and to never give up on the field and off the field. I remember soccer in the summer at the Evans gym and The Boys Club!! Great memories! Coach will be missed!!
March 26, 2015
Coach Chandler's loss is a loss to his family and the entire Evan's community. He was truly an inspirational man and teacher!
Cynthia Miller Jones
Class of 1976
Debi Gray Walter
March 26, 2015
Coach Chandler was a great teacher and coach who exemplified what it means to teach and instruct students in a way that will leave a mark on their lives forever. I pray you sense God's comfort as you honor him today, and that these memories will comfort you in the days and weeks to come. God bless you as you grieve.
Debi Gray Walter
Class of 77 Evans Trojans
Veronica Marshall
March 26, 2015
To The Family Of Coach Chandler: R. I. P. Coach Chandler, you will truly be missed from being the type of person & coach that you were to all of us who knew you & that attended Maynard Evans High School. Much Love
From: Renee Marshall
Olyvya Kelly
March 26, 2015
Oh man....not coach. He was the. BEST DANG ECONOMICS TEACHER EVER!!!!
He taught so much there is to know about money, an life in general. So sorry to hear this. It really saddens me, well COACH, I hope your up there....teachin ALL THE ANGELS HOW TO PLAY THE GAME.....
REST IN PARADISE SIR!!!
My condolences to his fam....an anyone else who is taken by this .
C/O 2002!!!
Tim Palen
March 26, 2015
RIP coach you will be missed.
William Humphrey
March 26, 2015
Class of 1986, Thanks Coach Chandler, If it wasn't for your love of teaching and students ( and not kicking my butt out of your class ) I would not have graduated with my class. Sometimes we don't realize what we have until its out of reach. Thanks for the push and that third chance. I still owe you one.
Fadwa Davis
March 26, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Coach Chandler will be missed and was a bright spot for me at Evans HS. He always smiled and made you feel important taking time to listen always. God bless.
Patti McCann
March 26, 2015
R.I.P. Coach! You'll be missed! Great man and a great teacher! c/o '90
Twyla Walwyn
March 26, 2015
R.I.P Coach Chandler, thanks For Teaching Me How To Drive At Evans.
March 26, 2015
R.i.p. Coach
March 25, 2015
RIP Mr Chandler...class of '92
Kathy King-Weekley
March 25, 2015
Every time I get something in my eye I remember you telling us to pull the eyelid out and over the bottom part of the eye and it would come out.....works every time! Thanks Coach! You will be missed
Sheronda J
March 25, 2015
This coach was there for me when i was at Evans High School .I am deeply saddened to just hear of his passing on!
Nancy B. Class of 77
March 25, 2015
RIP Coach , it was an honor to have known such a great man. You will be missed! Prayers to the family
peggy kennedy
March 25, 2015
Coach you were the best drivers ed teacher. You will be dearly missed. Peggy Kennedy Maynard Evans Class Of 1977. Rest In Peace !!
Tarsha
March 25, 2015
Rest in Paradise Coach c/o 90
dontay Jackson
March 25, 2015
Rip coach a very great Man and teacher
Stanley & Lucretia Windom
March 25, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family. I am so thankful for the good memories of Coach at Evans High School. My God Bless you Mrs Chandler as you look for comfort....
Jim McFatridge
March 25, 2015
Best wishes to the family, Coach was a great guy.
Bryan carter
March 25, 2015
will always be remembered. He got me out of many detentions. Cheers....to the good ol days coach chandler.
Bryan carter class of 1990
Mike Johnson
March 25, 2015
My condolences to the family.
- Mike Johnson, MEHS, C/O '89
Brenda
March 25, 2015
you will be missed Coach. Evans class of 83!
RIP coach Chandler
Jeanine Jones
March 25, 2015
He was a very good man and teacher. He was a good male role model and encouraging to all. Rest in paradise Coach!!
Marcia Braziel Gerber
March 25, 2015
It is hard to believe that Coach Chandler is no longer with us! He was a man who was loved by the students at Evans. He certainly had a way of communicating with all students. We need more teachers/coaches like Ernie Chandler. My prayers go out to his beloved family.
MEHS '81
Chip Kelaita
March 25, 2015
Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Chandler family. As great a coach as he was, he was even a better man. He will truly be missed.
The entire Kelaita family
Richard Webb
March 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I graduated from Evans in 1979 and he was my teacher on a couple of occasions. May the Lord bless him and his family!
Lynne Neal Lett
March 25, 2015
One of the best people I had the honor of knowing. RIP Coach, you will be greatly missed by all of us from Evans!
Melissa Morales
March 25, 2015
RIP Coach! C/O 93
Patty DeYoung
March 25, 2015
Went to school with Ernie at Boone and worked with him on our class reunions. Our community has lost a wonderful and sweet man who truly cared about students and bringing joy to others in Central Florida and wherever he went. Patty Caine DeYoung
Judy Arnold
March 25, 2015
Sad news my thoughts and prayers are with the Chandler family.
Drhue Robinson
March 25, 2015
Coach Chandler will always be in my heart. Rest in Peace Sir.
Nate & Gwen James
March 25, 2015
We wish to express our condolences to the Chandler Family on the loss of their beloved "Ernie". He and Nate spent many years as co-workers at Evans High. He was one of the finest coaches and human beings anyone could encounter.We send our prayers and love to you in this hour of sadness.
Shalonda Demonia
March 25, 2015
"Coach Chandler you were a joy to be around and you always wanted the best for every student you came in contact with!" It's never goodbye but see ya later
Trish Highland
March 25, 2015
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ernie's death. He and I shared a number of rewarding years together as coaches, athletic directors and friends. Together we learned about human nature, experienced some setbacks, and more than once helped each other to move forward. He loved his family, students and Evans HS very much.
March 25, 2015
EARNIE- WHAT A TRUE MAN - YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY!
HOWARD KING
Sharon Quinlan
March 25, 2015
Love and Prayers to Evelyn and his family during this difficult time!!
March 25, 2015
There are no words.. Prayers to all of the Chandler family. Coach Chandler was a great man.
Jack Ide
March 25, 2015
What a testament to the fact that a teacher (coach) never knows when their influence ends. So wonderful to see so many student/athletes remember such a great man. Ernie was one of those special people who had the rare gift of making almost everyone he met feel like they had just found a new best friend. Rest easy Ernie....
Beth McDonald
March 25, 2015
What a great coach, teacher and friend....May God give his family the peace that passes all understanding. Prayers for you all.
Cynthia Carter
March 25, 2015
He will greatly be missed. He influcened so many lifes
veronica thomas
March 25, 2015
Coach chandler r.i.p You will be missed. I'm sad to see that your gone, but at least your at peace. It was good knowing you my high school years. Class of 99 Evans high
Charlie Grace
March 25, 2015
Eternal Life
Charlie Grace
March 25, 2015
A friend, a mentor, a teacher and a colleague. I will miss you Ernie Chandler. Evelyn my thoughts and prayers are with you!
March 25, 2015
Earnie was a special man. Good coach and always ready to help anyone. He will be missed.
Sandee Canon Bright
March 25, 2015
So sorry to hear of Coach Chandler's passing. He had a positive impact on so many young lives! He will be missed. To his friends & family, please know he was loved and respected.
Sandee Canon Bright (Class of 1977)
Jamie Maxwell-McWilliams
March 24, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Coach Chandler's family. He was a wonderful man, Teacher and Coach to many of us. Thank-you for the memories!
Debbie Humphrey-Fields
March 24, 2015
Prayers and Hugs to Coach Chandler's family. He touched so many lives.
( I went to Evans class of '83)
Orlando Rodriguez
March 24, 2015
Prayers to his family. My God give them peace. He was a great teacher and leader to follow. Class 1992.
Mike Scott
March 24, 2015
A great Man, Coach, Teacher, and freind to all who had the fortune to cross paths with him. I know he always would lend an ear to listen to all, and help in anyway possible.
RIP, Coach Chandler
Class of 1980
Roxanne Broecker
March 24, 2015
RIP Coach Chandler
Class of 85
March 24, 2015
We are so saddened by this news!!! What a great man and such a positive influence he had on many! Prayers for all during this difficult time!
Jen and John Linehan
March 24, 2015
Coach Chandler and much used name used in our house in Pine Hills. Shane and Alan Bishop learned a lot from you and enjoyed the years they both played football and soccer. Our whole family rushed through the week just for the football games and we all met there Uncles, Aunts nieces and cousins along with Mom and Dad and Stepdad. Loved the Evans Games on their field! A wonderful part of our lives. Rest In Peace Love the Bishop Family
Michelle Kuykendall Franks
March 24, 2015
I was a soccerette for all 3 yrs in high school with coach. We had so much fun and lots of respect for him. He was a great coach and always was there to help us! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
David Rich
March 24, 2015
Sorry about the loss, coach Chandler was a good man.
Jonathan Pinder
March 24, 2015
Earth has no pain which heaven can't heal! Well done thou good and faithful servant. Rest in Peace coach you were always encouraging and I never saw you without a smile. EHS 1979 AVC Rocked
Liza (Browne) Briegel '83
March 24, 2015
So sad to hear the news. I graduated 32 years ago and he was one of the teachers I still remember! Had him for AVC and driver's ed, and still remember with a smile how he would set trash cans out for anyone who might get sick while watching one of the dreadful accident films from the Ohio Highway Patrol. All I thought back then was that I was never going to drive in Ohio! My condolences.
Debbie Grimes
March 24, 2015
Rest in peace, Coach. You are one of my best memories in high school.
Larry Louree
March 24, 2015
Mrs. Chandler, it is with great sadness that I read this notice about Coach's passing. I know that he is in a better place now, he's cancer and pain free. You and the family are in my prayers. Go Trojans!
Steve Kynast
March 24, 2015
I didn't always like what Coach put me through on the soccer field but I know of no one that I trained with or studied beside under Ernie Chandler's tutelage that is not better for having done so.
Well done Coach!
Class of 1977
Mike Power
March 24, 2015
RIP Coach. You were an amazing person. Thank you for everything.
Uncle Ernie & Aunt Evelyn Spring 2013
Andrea Chandler & Steve Singleton
March 24, 2015
There are SO many fond memories of time spent with Uncle Ernie. Family visits to Orlando were always an adventure-you never knew WHAT he would say or do next (trying to get on the Florida turnpike for free?) Steve met him for the first time when Ernie made the trip to Nebraska to attend our wedding in 1991 (he and my Dad-brother Glenn-were partners in crime and disappeared on a road trip to Memorial Stadium right BEFORE the ceremony..) We were excited to host him in Lincoln in 1997 on the occasion of the CFU/Nebraska game (CFU listed first just for Ernie:) Later visits to Orlando were also special, whether we were benefitting from Ernie's generosity visiting Disney or hanging out and enjoying his many stories-especially the ones about the trouble he and Dad got into growing up-although the perpetrator and the innocent changed between Dad's version and Ernie's! In spring 2013 we spent the evening together during a trip to Florida, enjoying his and Evelyn's hospitality. Uncle Ernie was doing well that night and we feel blessed to have been able to visit with him. Andrew Ernest Chandler was truly one of a kind, and he will live on in our family memories-may these memories I have shared be a comfort in this time of loss.
Lynn Roberts
March 24, 2015
I was Coach 's student assistant my senior year because I had him for AVC and loved him as my teacher. He harassed me all the time about my kicking my leg and my slow typing. He also encouraged me constantly. I loved him as a teacher and I loved being his student assistant. He was a good man. My prayers for the family.
sue stiles
March 24, 2015
Ao very sorry to hear this news. Love to you Evelyn. SUE STILES
March 24, 2015
My thoughts and Prayers go out to this family. Coach was and will always be a mentor to all that ever crossed his path. Such compassion in everything he did in life. Giving always to lend a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, or a near just to listen.....you taught endurance, integrity, and determination. To always stay focused....and never give up!!! I will always remember the greatest days of Evans H.S. with you, your spirit, your laughter and the memories we will cherish forever. You attended all our H.S. Reunions and shared in memories that will carry on.
Never will we be able to express how Coach touched our lives.....but the impact and impression he left on us will be carried on through his work instilled in us, to drive with passion on the greatest accomplishments we can achieve. We won't let you down Coach, as we will PAY IT FORWARD with the gifts you left to us. Till we meet again, God's Blessings....Beverly Middleton, Ed.D., ME.H.S. Class of '74.
Douglas E Palen Sr
March 24, 2015
RIP Coach. ..
Peter Morley
March 24, 2015
You're a friend that had a positive impact, a believer in the kids you taught. A role model who will be missed. Peace to you.
Cindy Steinmeyer
March 24, 2015
RIP Coach! My thoughts and prayers to the family! You were the best teacher ever!
Douglas Palen Sr
March 24, 2015
Hey Coach I can only say that you will be missed by all that had the chance to know you. You are in a better place and will have no more challenges. I am a better person just by knowing you. RIP!
March 24, 2015
Rest in Peace Coach Chandler and God Bless your family for comfort and healing at this difficult time. I was a member of the first year U.C.F. Football Team and the one thing that stands out about Coach Chandler was his love for the student athlete and the compassion to mentor young people. He was always so energetic and easy to talk to. He made you feel like you could achieve anything if you worked for it. God Bless you coach.
Brett Porche
Maria Henriquez
March 24, 2015
He was my couch back in 2005. I remember how full of life he was. He was an awesome and memorable individual that was passionate about his work and the students.
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