Bobb Joe Chandler

Bobb Chandler Obituary

Bobby Joe Chandler CHARLESTON - He was born May 22, 1935, in Demopolis, Alabama, but had lived in the city of Charleston, SC, since the age of one. He was a son of the late John Anthony Chandler and Lillie Mae Chandler Fairchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Anthony Chandler, Jr., and Ronald Lee Fairchild. Also, grandparents Lewis and Beulah Johnson. Bobby Joe was a retired plumber and member of Hampton Park Baptist Church. After high school he served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. His friends affectionately called him "Joker." During his high school days in the 50's at Rivers High School, Bobby Joe was known as an outstanding player for the Charleston High "Bantams" football team. Many newspaper articles were written about his ability and accomplishments in playing football. He was a valued player in the City of Charleston Softball League and a player of baseball on his church's league. As a young boy growing up in the City of Charleston, he played many sports at Hampton Park playground. His favorites were baseball and football. As an adult he devoted his time to coaching many young boys in the "Little League Baseball Teams." As the years went by and Bobby Joe became disabled, his love of sports turned to the "Atlanta Braves" baseball team. He watched every game on TV, had a schedule of all the games, and knew all the players by name, subscribed to their magazine, wore their tee shirts, jackets and baseball caps. His room was filled with "Braves" souvenirs that relatives and friends had given him. He is survived by two sisters, Margie Chandler Rubey of Charleston, SC, and Juanita Pendell of Dayton, Ohio, one brother James Alvin Fairchild of Atlanta, Georgia, many nieces and nephews and several cousins. His sweet, kind, gentle and caring spirit lives on in the hearts of his family and all who knew this kind man. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC, today, April 14, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive guests today, April 14, 2010, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., prior to the service. Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. On-line condolences via www.CarolinaMemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Bobb Chandler

6 Entries

Adeline Ferdon

May 5, 2010

I loved Bobby Joe very much. He was the kindest of cousins and will be missed by all who ever met this kind, loving man.

Love,
Adeline

Oliver C. (Dickie) Chandler, Jr.

April 15, 2010

To the Family of Bobby Joe Chandler: I am the son of Oliver C Chandler, SR of N. Charleston, SC who passed away in Jan. 1977. I have been the family history keeper since 2002 when I retired from teaching. I can trace Bobby Joe's ancestors all the way back to 1610 in Jamestown, VA and our original ancestor in the US. I would love to correspond with members of Bobby Joe's family. My email address is [email protected] and my home address is 14601 Glendale Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39565 I am truely sorry for your loss.

April 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I met Bobby when a young teenager. He would play basketball with me and friends at Hampton Park playground. Many years later I married his brother Ronald Fairchild and our relationship grew. Bobby was always a sweet and kind man. He always helped anyone especially family. I will always remember him with love and respect. He is with our loving God. I know he is smiling down at all of us because he is now born again. I know he and Ronald are together with the rest of the family that are already in heaven.
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Deborah Fairchild Preveaux

Orlean Irwin

April 14, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. Bobby was such a great guy, I am so glad that I got the chance to know him. He made Life Care a fun place for me to work. With his jokes and stories. Please know that he will be missed and that we are praying for the you.

Ronnie Varner

April 13, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Bobby Jo @ Hampton park. He was a wonderful person with a laugh all the time,also a great athlete. May he rest in peace

April 13, 2010

MARGIE AND FAMILY. I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU, FOR THE LOSS OF BOBBY JOE. I AM SO GLAD I WENT TO SEE HIM WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. IT HAD BEEN ALONG TIME SINCE I SAW HIM. I TALKED WITH HIM AND TOLD HIM WHO I WAS AND HE REMEMBERED ME. HE WAS MY FAVORITE COUSIN WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, FOR HE WAS SO GOOD LOOKING AND I EVEN HAD A CRUSH ON HIM EVEN THOUGH HE WAS MY COUSIN. BOBBY JOE IS AT PEACE NOW AND HE IS SUFFERING NO MORE. ALTHOUGH I WON'T BE WITH YA'LL I WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGHT AND HE WILL COMFORT ALL OF US. BE STRONG AND MAY PEACE BE WITH ALL OF YOU IN THE DAYS TO COME. I LOVE ALL OF YOU. YOUR COUSIN, NANCY

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