James Whitmire Chandler
May 13, 1934 ~ January 31, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James Whitmire Chandler, 83, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Emerald Ridge Rehab & Care Center.
Born in Buncombe County to the late Bascombe and Devona Jones Chandler, he retired from the Maintenance Department at Charles George VA Medical Center and was a member of Berea Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by brothers, George and Jerry Chandler, and sister, Ida Pressley.
Survivors include son, Alan Michael Chandler; daughter, Sharon Chandler; one granddaughter; brother, Glenn Chandler; sisters, Betty Grant, Allie Bogan and Peggy Morris, and many nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Tunnel Road chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Rev. James Lamb will officiate and interment will follow at Sky View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JFK Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813, or to Berea Baptist Church, 2578 Riceville Rd., Asheville, NC, 28805.
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One thing have I desired of the LORD, that I will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. Psalms 27:4
Jim, you touched our lives more than you know. We see you in the choir, singing your praises to the LORD, giving your testimonies. The LORD has called you home and there will peace in the valley for you. You will be missed but not forgotten. Our deepest condolences to your family. You will remain in our hearts until we meet again on God’s golden shore.
Sharon and Family,
thank-you all for entrusting Jim’s care with us on A Hall at Emerald Ridge. it was a pleasure to care for him and getting to know you all. our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. sorry that I did not get to see you when I came back on Wednesday, our thoughts and prayers are with all
Lissa Mcglamery and the staff of A Hall
Praying for the family during this very difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort. Paul and I are very sorry for your loss.
We would like to say we were sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. It’s been a long time, but we still have fond memories of our days together at Swannanoa Church of God. Thinking of you all and know you are in our prayers.