Thomas Durward Chandler

March 24, 1921 - April 22, 2016

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Douglas United Methodist Chruch

Sunday 4/24, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Douglas United Methodist Chruch

Monday 4/25, 10:00 am

Douglas Cemetery

2170-2192 Louisiana 821

Douglas, LA 71270

(318) 255-2832 |

Monday 4/25

Thomas Durward T. D. Chandler, a retired employee of Southern Natural Gas, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. Services will be held Monday, April 25, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. at the Douglas United Methodist Church in Douglas, LA. Reverend Jeremy Jones will officiate. Interment will be at the Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.Mr. Chandler, a loving family man, was an Army veteran, a faithful member of Douglas United Methodist Church, and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Choudrant, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Marie Holtzclaw Chandler, his parents, and five siblings. He is survived by daughters, Joyce Bryan, wife of the late John Bryan, of Choudrant, Judy Irvin and husband, Lynn Irvin, of Ruston, LA and Virginia Ham and husband, Troy, of Douglas, LA; grandchildren: Stephanie Antley and husband, Joel, Cheryl Holloway and husband, David, Jay Ham and wife, Jennifer, Ann Clark and husband, Michael, Karen Hanchey and husband, Chris, Kelly Irvin and wife, Jaime, and Chris Irvin and wife Carrie; 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brody Holloway, Luke Holloway, Joseph Ham, Kelly Irvin, Chris Irvin and Jay Ham. Honorary Pallbearers are Joel Antley, David Holloway, Chris Hanchey, Michael Clark, Payton Antley, Jude Hanchey, Owen Hanchey, Andy Clark, and Josh Clark . Visitation will be Sunday, April 24, 2016, from 5 7 P.M. at Douglas United Methodist Church.Memorials may be made to Douglas United Methodist Church, 1642 Hwy 821, Ruston, LA 71270.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Douglas United Methodist Chruch

Sunday 4/24, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Douglas United Methodist Chruch

Monday 4/25, 10:00 am

Douglas Cemetery

2170-2192 Louisiana 821

Douglas, LA 71270

(318) 255-2832 | Map

Monday 4/25

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It's May 4th. I now live in Baton Rouge, and I'm only just reading recent obituaries online, seeing that our sweet friend is gone. My father, Rev. Doug McGuire, adored the entire Chandler family and especially this amazing man. I was blessed to get to know him over the past ten years, when I was taking Daddy to Douglas Church's D.M.A. lunches. A highlight of each month's visit was seeing that wonderful smile. Durward will be missed. Blessings to you all.

May the good Lord bless and hold you during this time. You have such a sweet family. Bro Eddy, Premier Chaplain

Praying for the family. He was a wonderful man.

To all the Chandler FamilyYou are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your lose, may the Lord be with you at this difficult time.

Dear Joyce, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember that there is a circle of caring all around you, and that in remembering the love, joy, laughter, and memories shared you will be sustained during this time of sadness.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

I offer my condolences during your time of bereavement. Continue to lean on family and friends for support. God comforts us at Revelation 21:3, 4 when we mourn on occasions like this. May you find the strength to endure in the days ahead.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.