Elder James Chandler

Passed 08/04/2020

Obituary For Elder James Chandler

Sumter, SC

Elder James Chandler, 74, husband of Rachel Colclough Chandler, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital, Little River, SC. He was born July 29, 1946 in Sumter, SC, a son of the late Paul Chandler and Bertha Harrington Chandler.

Graveside services for Mr. Chandler will be held 1:00PM Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Westminster Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Brewington Road, Alcolu, SC. Rev. Alonzo Washington, officiating, Rev. Dr. Franklin D. Colclough, Sr., assisting.

Due to COVD-19, the family is not receiving visitors.



Guest Book

thinking of you bertha boy The good time playing ball. North main was the best. Buster Rogers.

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Will definitely miss my Uncle James him and my dad reminded me so much of each other from their look to the way they laughed...Uncle James tell give my dad my love

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Huline & Lee Goodman, Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers.

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I'm going to miss uncle James. I remember going his house and ready to go to swan lake and sitting in the house listening to him and my father talk and looking at the photo albums.

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Praying for my Family the Chandlers Rachel, Craig, Regina, Ashley may God continue to bless each of you RIH James.cousin Ronald AKA Ronnie Hamlet NC

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May God's peace, mercy and comfort be with you. Rachel, we share your lost and offer our condolences during you time of bereavement. Richard and Jeannette Dozier, Goodwill Presbyterian Church.

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Prayers for Comfort and Peace! We will miss Mr Jimmy - he was such a sweet, kind and humorous soul. A great man that we will never forget and will always hold dear in our hearts. Much Love to the Family!!! Areatha and Juanita Clark and Family

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Bertha boy you will are be in my heart,until we meet again.Buster Rogers

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Rachel, the heaviness of your loss of James , I feel it as well. As your sister, I have always felt that I am your big sister looking out for you. I am here for you. We will love and care for you and comfort you as you need. To Craig, Regina , Ashley, please know that I will always be here for you, as God allows. I love you all.God blessed you all with a wonderful, strong Husband and Dad, and Grandad.

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With prayers and heartfelt sympathy for you all...May God be your comfort, peace, and strength today and always. Love James & Jean (Hampton) Barnes - Clayton, NC

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Praying for Aunt Rachel and the family. Uncle James will truly be missed. But he will never be forgotten. We love you Uncle James but God loved you more. Love The Logan's and O'Neal family.

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My prayers and sympathy are extended to Rachel and family. I have known the Chandler Family maintain contact with my Goddaughter, Mary and other family members.Having said that let me then add that I knew James all of his life---a sweet spirit who embodied the fruit of the spirit!!~ Rest in Peace James--you fought a good fight; may God receive you as God continues to take care of Rachel and family. Vivian. (Seales) Smith, Seales Lane, Sumter, SC and Washington, DC

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Rest in heaven as you join that great crowd of witnesses, cheering us on. Janice (Irvin, Chandler, Eubanks) & Aaron Duval

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Cool James!!! My condolences cousins sending big hugs and love your way . Shanesia , Eli , and Zoey

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My prayers go out to my Aunt Rachel. Also to my cousins Regina,Ashley and Craig. I love you all and I will miss Uncle James . Love your great neices and nephews.

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Uncle James will truly be missed. My condolences - Love you - Sandy

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Uncle James will truly be missed. Love you

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We're praying for you Aunt Rachel and family. Uncle James will be missed. Love Lanna, Arnold and Arnise Wright... Goose Creek SC

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Condolences to Rachel and family. James my brother, I will miss our Sundays political conversations. No more worries about earthly matters. We love you! Sister Mary, and family David, Michael, Sandra, Craig, DeWayne, Shanesia, Eli, Brian, Demario, Jada, Jasmine, Zoey, Vivian, and Uncle Pete. RIP my dear brother.

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Sending my condolences to the family. Cousin James was a very enjoyable and great man. He have run his course on Earth and is now amongst the angels. RIP my cousin! Deborah and Ken

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With Heart Felt Condolences and Deepest Sympathy,Prayers And Love For The Family Of Elder, James Chandler and Family, May You Seek Solace In Scriptures!

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Our prayers go out to Rachael and the family. Love Lill, Gloria, Leshia, Alfred, Jimmy,Terry

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Our prayers go out to Aunt Rachel.We will miss Uncle James. Nieces and Nephews Pearson Family

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Rachel, my prayers and love for your family. Mary Kendall Bittle-Conway, SC

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Prayers and condolences during your time of bereavement. William and Mittie Blyther

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We would all be missing Uncle James! My condolences are there with his family. Nephew Dwayne Hadley and Family Fort Worth, TX

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Praying for the family. Pastor Marshall Ivey, DBS

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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