James Chandler Jr

Chandler Jr., James Marvin View/Sign Guest Book CHANDLER, JAMES MARVIN JR., 58, of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Louisville, went to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday, September 11, 2008. He was born February 22, 1950 in Louisville to Wanola Huff Chandler and the late James Marvin Chandler Sr. Mr. Chandler was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Winston-Salem since 1986, where he had served as a deacon, and Sunday school teacher. He retired from P. Lorillard Tobacco Co. in Greensboro, NC after 30 years of employment. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a beloved sister, JoAnn Callahan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Chandler of the home; a daughter, Amanda Gatewood and husband, Jonathan, of Kernersville; a son, Jeremy Chandler of Winston-Salem; two grandchildren, Payton and Layla Grayce; his mother and father-in-law, Eugene and Louise Kitchen; a brother-in-law, Mike Kitchen; two nephews, Kevin Callahan and Dylan Kitchen; and a niece, Danielle Kitchen. Jimmy was a humble servant of God, a loving and faithful husband, and father and a proud and devoted papaw. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway. Burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2008 and Tuesday 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the funeral home. "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches" Proverbs 22:1 Jimmy's desire was to give his grandchildren a Christian education. The family has requested in lieu of flowers condolences may be sent to, Sharon Chandler c/o Grandchildren's Education, 105 Wesley Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Online condolences at www.owenfuneral home.com Published in The Courier-Journal on 9/14/2008