Barry Chandler Obituary

Thank you all for the kind things said here about my father. It helps to know that he was loved by many.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sandel and Beth,
I was so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. The numerous good times that were had at your "pink house on the hill" are too many to mention. You were blessed to have Barry in the family. He will be missed.

my sweet sweet dad.... i miss you horribly. we will be missing your magnetic presence tomorrow as so many of us gather to celebrate your life here on earth.
you have my heart, as you always have.

as you would always sing to me,
" ... i got my mind set on you,
it's gonna take time
a whole lotta precious time
patience of time ...
to do it , to do it right child....
i got my mind set on you.
i got my mind set on you... "
well, dad i am singing it back to you now.
te amo,
your stringbean.

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the entire Welch family. As you are always there for our community, we want to be there for you during this time of sadness and stress.

I will truly miss Barry. I also had plans to fly in April for my third trip. Barry and I were very close in South Carolina. He video taped my first wedding. He will be sadly missed by me............take care old friend.

Barry will be remembered as a great person that enjoyed life. I met him about 5 years ago on my first trip to Costa Rica through another friend of his. We kept in contact through emails. My prayers & thoughts are with his family & friends. He will be missed by all. I will not be able to attend the services since I'm in Louisiana. His lost has shocked me. My next trip to Costa Rica will be dedicated to Barry. God Bless him.

Barry and I were friends all throughout school. I couldn't believe when heard the news of his death today. I remember him as "that nice kid" whom everyone liked. His magnetic personality awarded him many friends. Once you befriended Barry, he was always a friend. I'll always remember him as a man who saw the good in everybody, and am sad to see such a kind-hearted person leave this earth, but I know he left a mark on many. I wish I could be in Charleston for his memorial service. Please know that my heart and my prayers will be there. I know Barry will be smiling down upon us from Heaven. God bless his family through this mournful time.

Barry was a good friend to all he encountered. I have many great memories of him throughout high school. We kept touch throughout the years, and I always knew Barry was just a phonecall away, no matter where he lived. He was a person people counted on - and he never let them down.I've never heard him speak an unkind word about anyone. I will miss my lifelong friend. I was a better person for knowing him.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sandel,

Paul Harrelson (a.k.a. Mullet) here.

I've just learned of Barry's death (Wednesday, March 25). Although Barry and I had not kept in touch through the years, he was my "best buddy" during high school, best man at my wedding, and best friend on into young adulthood. I remember many times being in your home as a teenager, you were always so kind to me. I feel blessed to have had a friend like Barry. He always had a way of making me laugh. I will cherish the memories I have of him and your family.

Loosing a child is a parent's worst nightmare. My wife and I lost our daughter, Joanna to breast cancer in 2004, she was 36 when she died. It just never gets easier.

We want you and Herman to know that we will always keep you in our prayers as you live with missing Barry.

May God bless you and comfort you all your life.

Love,

Paul and Ethel (Graham) Harrelson

Our deepest condolences go to the Welch and the Chandler Families. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know what we can do to help.

Cherrie and Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow. We are here for you for anything you need.
Love and sympathies from your all friends at ELP!

Dear Cherrie, Tracy, and family,
Please know that our hearts and deepest condolences are with you during this mournful time. You have been lifted up in prayer daily by many here who love and support you. May He lift you up on the wings of angels.

Your FBCA Family

Barry was a great friend back in high school. Our sincere sympathy to the family he leaves behind.
Ron and Sherry (Johnson) Gooding

To Aunt Betty and Barry's kids and family: I was horrified to hear about Barry's death. We grew up together as 1st cousins - along with his older brother and two sisters, and although we hadn't seen each other since 1954, I still have beautiful memories of all of you kids and have appreciated email contact with Barry and Buster's kids in the genealogical research of our family. God bless all of you during this time of bereavement. Sincerely, Dickie Chandler and family.

Herman and Betty,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories give you some comfort. We are so sorry for your loss.

Norman and Virginia Hook

I was so sorry to hear of Barry's death. I had last spoke to him in January as I was tentatively planning a trip to CR.. He was very encouraging and invited me to spend a night with them. I will miss knowing he is there and I pray for the family during this time of grief. Such a loss too soon.

To the Chandler Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and keep him.
Larry

I have no doubt that Barry's an angel now....

Barry leaves an empty hole in this earth that nobody else could ever fill. Too soon...too soon.

I'll love you forever Big Brother. I miss you more than you could know.
My heart, Cherrie

God Bless our beloved Barry and all those he left behind to grieve him. Heaven is richer for his presence, and I know he will be watching over all of us.

To Aunt Betty and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Barry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Love you,Ginger Chandler Morales

Barry, David Newsome, Francis Legare, and I used to hang around in the late 50's. I still recall his basement (a rare thing then in this area), racing kit cars on his steep driveway, and his pretty sisters. He was a good guy and always upbeat. I'm sure he must have been a good soldier and a great Dad.
Ruthie and I send our sympathies to the entire family during your bereavement.

Barry was my Brother-in-Law for many years. He was a good person, friendly to all he met, and had strong family values. I hadn't seen Barry in many years, ever since he moved to Costa Rica, but I had heard he was doing well in business there.
Dear Father, please bless Barry, and accept him with open arms, may he enjoy peace and harmony throughout eternity.
Sincerely,
Stan Reeves

My sympathy to all of Barry's family. He is in heaven now talking to my fiance Debra about the good times in Costa Rica. Give Deb a big hug for me Barry