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Darren Chandler Obituary
On Saturday, July 30, 2005. Son of the late Mellissa G. and Hugh D. Chandler; devoted husband of Alma M. Chandler; beloved father of Vonda Wilson, Quiana, Moniqua, Kiara, Darrenae, Ariane, and Enjolique Chandler; brother of Cassandra Johnson, Hope (Steve) Gerran, Cynthia Thornton, H. David, and Kevin Chandler; he is also survived by his stepmother Clara Chandler; three grandchildren; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held for Mr. Chandler on Tuesday, August 9, at STEWART FUNERAL HOME, 4001 Benning Rd N.E., at 4 p.m.
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Cynthia Ashton
August 1, 2024
Can't believe it has been 19 years since you left us. As always, loving memories of my "little" Brother and still missing you. We will continue to celebrate you!
Love always,
Sis, Cyn
Quiana Chandler
August 1, 2023
18 years later and I still can't understand why you aren't here with us. We miss you daddy!
aniyah chandler
December 24, 2021
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP POP !!!
August 1, 2019
Wow Baby Brother! Can't believe it has been 14 years. I think of you often and the wonderful and happy times we had growing up. Miss and love you always......'little' Sis Cyn
P.S. You would be so proud of your beautiful daughters. They are truly a Blessing!
Kiara M. chandler
March 14, 2015
Hey Daddy, was just laying in bed thinking about you! 10 yrs already wow! Time goes back so fast. A'niyah is doing well, I wish she could've met you so bad I just wish she would've experience that bond you had with all your girls. Her dad was diagnosed with Bone cancer last year it's been rough. I try not to think about it. And focus on trying to get him to spend as much time with her as possible. But on a much brighter note I have moved out into 1st place. I'm excited Q us helping with the decor thank god because I don't know anything bout that lol with that being said I need to go to bed I will ttyl. Continue to watch over me I can feel your presence love u soo much
February 26, 2015
This year-2015 makes 10 years since you went home to be with the Lord. Ten years later you are still loved! I remember hearing someone say all pain heals with time; someone lied. Nothing and no one can EVER replace the love of our daddy. Just checking in.....
Q
Vonda at her junior prom
December 23, 2012
kiara chandler
November 19, 2012
Hey daddy, i miss you! guess what i am done with school. i did it! i have my CNA/GNA and my GED i got it all within a year. i wish u could be here so bad *tears* guess what else? me &nae can drive now! see i remember a little from when u tried to teach me in the parking lot back when Q had the grey jeep and aunt hope was crying LOL... MAN i would give anything to c that smile of yours or to just hear your voice...love you
November 18, 2012
I'm just up thinking about you. I love you so much and a day does not go by when I don't think about you. I miss you so much, I just wish you were here right now. Even though you are not physically here to watch all your girls grow into beautiful successful women, we all know you would be proud of us. We still have you in our hearts. I love you.
~Honeybun~
Q
November 12, 2012
missing my daddy...
Q Chandler
July 30, 2012
Today makes 7 years since GOD called you home to Glory..... making it 7 long years since I've been able to hug or kiss you. I find peace in knowing that you are no longer in any pain. Daddy, I miss you more than words can say.
July 24, 2012
I really hate this time of the yr no matter how many yrs go by I still cant seem to realize I will never see your face again. Daddy I miss and love you so much words can not explain just keep smiling over us .......I gotta go cant stop crying! :(
kiara
April 12, 2012
hey daddy, i miss u soo much but love u more
KIARA (YOUR BIGGIRL)
February 29, 2012
Hey daddy, i wanted to write u sooner but i couldnt i wish i was able to just call u and her ya point of view on current situations i recently recieved my G.E.D AND IM ALMOST COMPELTE MY FIRST TRADE IM WAITING ON MY JUNE CLASS TO OPEN SO I CAN GO HOME LIKE SEPT OR OCTOBER .ONLY IF U WAS U HERE TO EXPREIENCE THIS SUCUESS WITH YOUR GIRLS*TEARS* YOUR GRAND BABY IS GETTING HUGE (LITERALLY) I KNOW SHE WOULD HAVE LOVED U I REMEMBER WHEN SHE WAS LITTLE N GO IN Q PURSE AND TAKE YA ID OUT AND BE LIKE "POP POP" I MISS U SOOOOOOOO MUCH BUT GET BACK TO THE PARTY AND I WILL WRITE U LATER LOVE U
Moniqua
February 19, 2012
I love & miss u Daddy !!!! Forever and ever
honeybun
February 18, 2012
Daddy it's Ariane. I was accepted into McKinley ( which is my dream school). But too bad you wasn't here to see the successful positions your daughters are in.Hope that you have a great view from heaven's window. I'm missing you.
Quiana Chandler
February 17, 2012
missing you......
Love always,
Kee (Q)
kiara chandler
November 3, 2011
hey daddy i miss u so much aniyah and mommy bday is tommorrow wow is will b six uyears old this year well im up bmore in jobcorps sitting in class i came here for nursing to better myself..we goin to flordia for christmas dis year i wish u was here we would have had a blast!!!! will i gotta get ready to go ..but i want u to know that i love u soo much n miss u more
your big girl,
kiara
payday
April 22, 2011
hey dadd we miss you so much
~enjolique(payday)
April 22, 2011
Heyy Daddy Im Enjolique And I Just Wanted To Tell You That I Am Doing Well In School I Have all A's on my report card and i will continue this behavior til i graduate from college and i will hae a nice house and job. ariane and darrenae are doing well in school also. we miss you so much daddy we wish you were here to se how good we are doing and guess wat els.... i won a scholarship last year of $1000 i am so happy because i hae a better chance of getting to college . bye dad we miss you rest in paadise daddy bye...<3
moniqua chandler
April 18, 2011
I luv u DADDY can't write no more Honeybun have me crying from her message she left. Dad your girls are so wonderful continue to shine down on us! I love U forever & ever
honeybun
April 17, 2011
Daddy they have told me about this website but i was afraid to use it because of what im doing now while thinking about you. Tears dripping down my cheek as i write this, so anyway im doing well in school as well as aniyah(kiara's child your grandchild),darrenae,and enjolique. Quiana has taken her time and decided to go back to school im so proud of her that's why i stay on her back and make sure she is not on farmville harvesting crops and she is studying. As,you should know as much as they talk about it i love to cook i've loved to cook ever sinced when i was 8 and mommy let me make a omelet with one egg. Also, i always tried to make a pancake when i was little but all i would do is burn the pan and set the fire alarm off.Okay lets get the focus off of me and talk about mommy, mommy is doing good but somethings has deteriated since you have been gone. She has been having problems with her hip and has been told she has kidney disease. At one point she thought she had cancer but thank god she was cancer free i love her and i dont know what i would do if i lose her she is the only parent i have left and life would be rough without you guys in our lives.But overall at the end of the day we still miss and love you.
Q
February 1, 2011
Missing you daddy.....
Moniqua Chandler
July 15, 2010
Daddy I dread this page because I cant write or read nothing without crying it will be 5yrs and it still feel like yesterday I miss you so much words cant explain I have a vivid picture of you in my mind I still have dreams of you just normal dreams like you coming in the house saying wassup scrap and your favorite dance the handy man from in living color we all would crack up laughing I'm blessed that I had a chance to be a part of your life you was just the realest person I know I know most of the time you thought I wasnt listening to the things you were saying and you were right but now Im older I understand everthing you were saying now I wish you were still here to see what a wonderful person and woman I have became it took some time but I did it I know for sure you would be proud of me with no doubt you and mommy have raised some wonderful girls life come with trials and tribulations but you all taught us how to overcome the obstacles and walk the straight line as ya'll would say dont do what we see ya'll do do as ya'll teach us I just wanna say thank you I could'nt have asked for a better Daddy and Father because you were both and I know I gave you a run for your money with that said I LOVE YOU and you will continue to live through all 7 of your girls...... My # 1 man luv you forever & ever
Quiana
May 8, 2010
Still missing you.....
D
January 14, 2010
Hey Daddy,
Daddy I Miss You Very Much. I Am Doing Well In School As You Should Know... This Family Isn't The Same Without You Dad. I Love You!!!! (Tears)
~Scooter (NaeNae)
Kee
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year Daddy.....
The holidays were pretty good with the exception of you not being here physically. I know you are looking down on us; that is my only consolation.
Still missing you.....
Quiana
December 24, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!
Nikia Chandler Morris
November 18, 2009
Hey Uncle Darren!
It's been a long while, but I thought I'd come and 'kick it wit ya' (smile)! I always knew what that phrase meant - you would take me in the basement, sit me down, and educate me on the philosophies of life, not to mention you tickling me mercilessly!
Its been hard since we lost you 4 years ago (and 3 short months after we lost Granddaddy), especially on Aunt Alma and your girls, but we try to remain strong. Whenever we get together, we reminisce about you, and I enjoy memories of your unforgettable smile and infectious laugh. You will always be remembered, and missed even more. Love you!
Kee
November 14, 2009
Hey Daddy,
I'm missing you terribly right now. The holidays are approaching and if it weren't for the girls, I probably wouldn't celebrate them at all. This year makes the 5th Thanksgiving, Christmas, and most importantly, the 5th year you and I have had a birthday without being able to say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY daddy" and hearing you say in return, "HAPPY B-DAY baby". I know you hear me wish you HAPPY B-DAY, but I would give anything just to hear you say it to me again....
With that said, I have to run now; Ariane and Enjolique are making a mess in my kitchen and Darrenae is fussing about their refusal to use paper plates!! Nae-Nae said they do it on purpose to create dishes for her and Ariane says that she doesn't clean up anything when she goes over to their house. Lee-Lee co-signs and says "and mommy doesn't even make her clean up"! AppleSeed and Gabe (Melissa's son) probably have blue cheese dressing on the kitchen floor by now. Ariane made dinner for the kids. I told her she was a Martha Stewart wanna-be. Earlier today, I was making deviled eggs for a bridal shower Melissa is hosting and Ariane said, "let me make the deviled eggs, I have the recipe. All you need is..."and she started naming everything down to the seasonings. I fell out laughing!!! Every time she sees me cooking, she seems to have an entire recipe to suggest. She is too funny! For dinner, she made hot wings (pre-cooked/ frozen), mac & cheese shells (from the box)and corn on the cob. One would think she cooked an entire Thanksgiving Dinner alone the way she speaks of her cooking skills. I just shake my head at her and laugh. I will write you again soon. Daddy, I love you still and always will.
Kee
October 13, 2009
Hi Dad-
I've been thinking about how much I miss you and what a wonderful dad you were to us. The holidays are coming....
Quiana
August 24, 2009
Hi Daddy,
Just wanted to drop a line to let you know I'm thinking about you. We had fun in Vegas and now things are back in order. The girls started school today. Mommy seems to be glad. AppleSeed is going to Head-Start. She is too funny, we bought book bags for the girls on Saturday and AppleSeed thought her homework was inside. As if we purchased it with the book bag. Anyway, I'm still missing you. Love Ya dearly.-
Kee
Fredrick Stroud
August 15, 2009
Hi Alma, Quiana, Moniqua, Kiara, Darrenae, Ariane, and Enjolique,
As I read the entries in this Guest Book, it's clear that the memories of Darren, are still alive in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him; irrespective of his four years of absence.
I pray that each of you continue to be comforted by the love and support, of family and friends.
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Clara Chandler
August 9, 2009
To my beautiful Alma.
May your heart be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you spent with your beloved husband. I pray your spirit be lifted as you view these photos of him and these beautiful girls God created through the loved you shared. Stay focus on God's love, he will will heal your heart.
Nae AKA Scooter
August 3, 2009
Hey Dad..This Is Nae I Miss You Sooooo Much..OMG It Havent Been The Same Since You Left..Im Crying Right Now As I Sign You GuestBook..But They Are All Tears Of Joys..Oh Yea And My B-day Next Month Ill Finally Be 16! Yay..
Dnt Forget You Still Have TO TEach Me To Drive Cus Everytime You Told Kiara You Were Gonna Take Her You Barely Did It..But I Love You
July 31, 2009
Hey Little Bro! Of course you always thought you were my big Brother. Even though I didn't get to see you as often as I would have liked, you and all of your girls (they are so gorgeous) were and are always in my prayers. I can't believe it's been 4 years already. I really miss you. I get my comfort knowing you are no longer in pain and when I see the girls. They are so smart and vibrant. I see what lessons you have instilled in them. Mama's birthday was July 29, and I spent the day thinking about her, you, and Daddy. Much Love & Many Blessings! Your Big Sister Cyn
Quiana
July 30, 2009
Hi daddy, its me again-Kee. Well today is the day, 4 yrs later. I still remember the conversation we had on this day 4 yrs ago. It was a Saturday and I was supposed to come up to the hospital to spend the day. Instead, Ma and Uncle Tim decided to go. You called the house to see if I had left yet and I told you Ma and Uncle Tim were on their way. You said, Ok baby, I thought you were coming up here too. I said, well daddy I didn't want to come with them because we wouldn't have any privacy and now that you are sharing a room with another patient, it would be too crowded. You said, yeah you're right, are you coming tomorrow? I said yes, and we can watch the Steve Harvey show like we normally do. You said, OK baby. That was around noon-time or so. Then you called again and mommy was walking through the door to your room. Then a few hours later, I called you and mommy said you were sleeping and really didn't feel well. So i called back later and she said you couldn't talk because you were too tired. Mommy left and came home around 6 o'clock and we got the call around 9 that night. We never got to watch the Steve Harvey show dad. When we arrived at the hospital that night, you looked so peaceful. I felt solace knowing you were no longer in pain.
Daddy, you will never be forgotten!!
Luv Ya,
Kee
Moniqua
July 29, 2009
Hello daddy it's been a long time I wrote to you I still have a hard time dealing with it it's like a out of sight out of mind thing but I really have'nt dealt with it honestly I don't think none of us have or ever will that's how much of a impact you had on our lives I cherish every single moment we shared good and bad and now I look back on it we really never had a bad moment u was just trying to prepare me and mold me into the woman I am becoming today I'm getting day by day I miss u alot I remember watching ma and lee lee cry in their sleep when u first past I remember waking up from crying in my own sleep but it definately gets better with time ok I gotta go u know I'm a cry baby lol until we meet again I love and miss u much......
Darren on his wedding day- July 14, 1979 (what's up with the part in the middle of his head)
July 29, 2009
Darren Foster "Truck" Chandler - 1979
July 29, 2009
Quiana
July 29, 2009
Hey Dad,
Its me-Kee, do you realize that tomorrow will make 4 yrs since you left us? Although I talk to you all the time, I thought having a guest book was a good idea. HoneyBun and PayDay will like being able to talk to you online (so to speak). And once AppleSeed learns to type she can write to her 'Pop-Pop' as she says. I still have your picture ID in my wallet and when AppleSeed was younger, she would go into my purse and pull out my wallet asking to see Pop-Pop. Because she was just learning to talk, I thought she was asking for a Lollipop until Kiara translated for me. Now you can't keep the child quiet. That little girl should have been your grandson instead!! She is something terrible. I refer to her as the Seed of Chucky. I shined up your urn last night, your clean today!! In case you haven't heard, Moniqua, Kiara, Nae-nae and I are headed to Vegas in the next 2 weeks. I'm so excited!! We leave on the 14th of August. Mee-Mee, Nikia and Sarrina will be there as well. We're going to turn Vegas out!! Or get turned out trying. We're leaving Ma home with the babies; literally, they have to watch her until we get back! The chain of command has changed since you left. It goes like this, Ariane watches Mommy while Li-Li watches Ariane while AppleSeed watches Li-Li and Maxx watches them all. That dag on Maxx hasn't been the same since you left. People laugh when I talk about our dog because we treat him as part of the family, which he is. He immediately sensed something was amiss after your passing. You could see it in his eyes. He would come over and make me rub his head constantly. He has gotten better but I don't think any of us will ever be the same without you. Never....
Anyway, as I was saying we are preparing to go to Vegas. The girls will be back in school soon and the cycle starts all over again. AppleSeed is going to Pre-K I think - or is it Headstart? one of the two. She should be ready to graduated grade school all together considering how well she speaks and comprehends. She thinks she knows everything already at age 3. She is a true Chandler. Well, Dad I have to go and do a little work before its time to go home. I'll holla back at you later. I gotta go to Walmart later and get Maxx some food before Ma kicks him out of the house. She said he's been getting into her trash can at night. Maybe if I buy something tasty for him, he will behave. Maybe not...
Luv Ya...forever!
KEE
Quiana
September 2, 2005
Hi Dad,
I miss you so much!!! Guess what, I wake up @ 6:20 every morning all by myself. I don't get out of the bed like I should but I do open my eyes. I remember when you and Maxx would go out at 6:30 in the morning to get your newspaper and you would wake me up before leaving. The two of you would come back in around 7:10 and I'd be still asleep. You used to tell Maxx to wake me up and he would lick my face while you stood there laughing!!! I would say give me 10 more minutes Daddy! Then Maxx would run upstairs to wake the girls for school. Walking around the room licking each of them in the face. You two were the only fools walking around the house all jolly in the morning while my sisters and I fought over the bathroom. Well I just thought I'd drop a line to say Thank You for waking me up because you know I would be late for work everyday!! (Smile) I know it's you waking me up now because in all of my 26 years... you couldn't have paid me to open my eyes at 6 am. And yes I am still the last one to get into the bathroom in the mornings. I will talk to you soon. Love,
Your Ace -KEE
P.S. If one more person tells me how much I look like you I am going to scream!! I can't wear my T-shirt with your picture without hearing it at least once.
kiara chandler
August 26, 2005
whats up dad,
i am glad that i was able to make you proud before our holy father called you home .daddy you just dont know how much thse past 5 months really mean to me i am very happy to been able to make you proud of me these last months of your wonderful life .our last memories will be tresure for life. daddy maxx really miss you he is not his self anymore but he will be okay mommy will be okay but right now she got to handle it her way. payday and honey bunn will be okay dont worry they understand will as you know i am in high school and when i receive that dipolma it will be deicate to you because if it wasnt for you pushing me forward through the hard times i would have never made it this far . will daddy i want you to always remember i love you and i will see again
bye-your big girl
darrenae chandler
August 26, 2005
big daddy,
wass up dad i miss you alot but i know you are still in my heart and in my name lol you will meet me again as a friend and as your child but know you are in a better place and your real father is taking care of you tell grandad grandma all my auties uncs,cousins,my niece,and more i said hi also tell them i said i see them later i still hear your voice in my head just saying naenae or saying i love you i can't sleep cause i miss you the babies are still bad they miss you too will i have to go now bye rest in peace big daddy
Jacqueline Chase
August 15, 2005
Mrs. Alma Chandler & family:
My heart was very saddened to hear to the news that your husband had passed. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I know Darren has no pain and will suffer no more. Please know that he will always be in the heart for those who truly knew him and love him. Though I could not make the memorail service I was there with you. I will never forget Darren. I am praying for each of you as you go through this time of sorrow, know that God will always be with you and your family and he will never leave you.
Jackie Chase
Fredrick & Hattie Stroud
August 12, 2005
We are greatly saddened by the homegoing of our cousin, Darren Chandler. Alma, may God bless and keep you as the apple of His own eye. May your children find peace in knowing that God, makes no mistakes and He is in control of everything.
We are pleased to stand with you and your family as you move forward in the presence of God.
Love & blessings...
Quiana Chandler
August 11, 2005
Dad,
I would like to thank you for preparing me for this.I am being the princess warrior you taught me to be. Please know that the girls are fine and that I vow to take care of them for you. Continue to sleep and we will see you again.
I LOVE YOU!!! -KEE
(Genealogist) Chapter 7
August 10, 2005
Sister Chandler,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nikia, Mrs. Alma Chandler her children, all relatives and friends. No matter how low the valley or how impossibly high the mountain may appear at this difficult function in your lives. Please know that earth has NO sorrow that God cannot heal, and when you find it too hard to pray, don't worry GOD hears your heart.
Matt & Beverly Logan
NEFFERTERI HAMM
August 8, 2005
UNC,
I MISS U SO MUCH, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR PAIN ANYMORE. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US, MAKING SURE WE STAY STRAIGHT. YOU,JACKIE,GRANDMA AND ALL OUR OTHER RELATIVES IS CHILLING RIGHT NOW TALKING ABOUT US. I ALSO KNOW THAT WHEN WE PARTY AND COOKOUT, YOU GUYS WILL BE RIGHT THERE WITH US PARTYING TOO. YOU MADE YOUR MARK ON THIS EARTH AND NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU, AUNT ALMA OR THE KIDS. I TELL YOU ALL THE TIME THAT YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE AND CRAZIEST UNCLES I HAVE. I AM GOING TO MISS THE TALKS WHEN I COME TO THE HOUSE. THE COOKOUTS AND JUST CHILLING. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO ABOUT MY CAR ADVICE NOW!!!(SMILES) UNC, WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE WELL NOW AND SMILING WITH THAT EAR TO EAR GRIN YOU KEPT. I LOVE YOU UNC SO MUCH AND I MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EACH DAY. IT STILL HASN'T SUNKEN IN YET THAT YOU ARE GONE. TO MY FAMILY WE NEED TO STAY STRONG RIGHT NOW AND STICK TOGETHER LIKE NOTHING ELSE MATTERS IN THE WORLD. I LOVE ALL YOU GUYS.
moniqua chandler
August 7, 2005
Daddy I just wanted to tell you that I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART and I know you're in a better place. Tell all family I said hello!!!!!!
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