Jerry Lee Chandler

Obituary For Jerry Lee Chandler

Jerry Lee Chandler, 93, of Stokesdale, died November 3, 2021. A public viewing will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 1pm-7:30 pm at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 12 pm Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 12noon. Burial will follow in church cemetery.

Jerry Lee Chandler, the second of nine children, was born on August 11, 1928 in Guilford County, North Carolina to Mr. John Eli Chandler and Mozelle Elizabeth Brooks Chandler. On November 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, Jerry was called home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by his parents, and seven siblings: John Chandler, Jr., Dorothy Chandler Caroll, Frances Chandler Wilson, LeRoy Chandler, Bobby Charles Chandler, Ross Chandler, and Earnest Chandler.

Deacon Jerry Lee Chandler was married to Daisy Dalton Chandler for 64 years before God called her home to Glory. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Gwendolyn Chandler Stovall and son Jerry Lynn Chandler. He leaves to cherish his legacy, Elder Malcolm (Debra) Chandler of Newport News, VA; Elder Sharon (Woodrow) Wilson of Sanford, NC; and Pastor Kimberly (Leon) Jackson of Germantown, MD. He also was blessed with two more children, (Michael Stovall) of Albermarle, NC and Luwanda Chandler of Apex, NC. He has ten granddaughters, Ashley (Roland) Mathews; Ciji (John) Thomas; Brittany (Rayshawn) Washington; Kristen Hopkins, Sierra Chandler, Simone Stovall, Camberlyn Jackson, Michaela Stovall, Kaylan Jackson, Aliyah Jackson and two grandsons John Chandler and David Chandler. One great granddaughter Jayniah Mathews, three great grandsons: Braydon and Liam Washington and John Thomas IV. We also acknowledge Mr. Henry Faulk (Donna) of Fairfield, OH and his children (Jason, Shannon, and granddaughter Penelope) and welcome them into our family.

Also leaving to cherish his memory is his sister Sarah Alice Chandler, three sister in laws Ida Dalton, Alice (Herman) McNeil; Betty Ruth (Ronald) Jackson and two brother in laws Albert (Joanne) Dalton and Delbert Duckins. In addition there are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends who will cherish his loving memory.

Deacon Jerry Chandler was a servant of Jesus Christ and was a faithful husband, loving father, and friend. He was a member of Oaks Springs Baptist Church all of his life and was instrumental in helping to build the current church building. He served in various ministries while at Oak Springs to include: choir, drama, usher, church announcer, Sunday School Teacher, and Deacon. He loved the Word of God and worshipping God and it was evident as you would often see him shedding tears of joy in the House of the Lord. This testimony remained constant and was clear that ¨God is Good¨. Through many adversities he remained steadfast, unmoveable, and always abounding in the work of the Lord. He was faithful to his community as the "local plummer¨ willing to serve those in need. He loved gardening and would share his harvest generously with his relatives, neighbors and friends. He was also the resident historian and loved researching and documenting church and family history and shared his knowledge to anyone who was interested. Also, anyone that knew him also knew his love for fishing! He loved sharing this pastime with his friends, children, and grandchildren. Not only did he like fishing but he was a fisher of men. He had an open door and open heart to anyone who needed love, encouragement, and wise counsel. He loved discipling many in the Word of God. Jerry Chandler was employed by Sears Roebuck, Inc.; Shell Oil Company, and Pine Hall Brick Company. He made driving a career and received many safe driving awards throughout his tenure. He was one of the first African American oil tank drivers for the Shell Oil Company in Greensboro, NC. He had a keen knowledge of reading maps, retaining road and highway information, and navigating interstates. One of his greatest joys was taking summer vacations, driving to see family and friends. Jerry Chandler has left a legacy of faith and love that will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers we request that you consider a donation to Oak Springs Baptist Church P.O. Box 726 Stokesdale, NC 27357

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