Mick Barrett Chandler

Linda and Bob, we love you! My favorite memory of Mickey is this summer when we were going on a walk and I hadn’t seen him for months. I tried to grab his hand and he said, “Bring it on in here”, and hugged me. We’ve never seen him not smiling❤️

Linda and Bob, We are heartbroken to hear about Mick . He was always the sweetest little blond headed boy. I never saw him without a smile on his face. Thank you for letting him be a part of our family’s lives when he and Jonathan we growing up. We have a lot of fond memories of the two of them together.
Love and prayers.

We are praying for all of you! Mick was such a sweet kind young man. So sad to hear the news. Many memories of Mick are being shared by BHS students, faculty and friends.

David and Carol Babb

To the Chandlers,
It is so difficult to process that such a heartfelt tragedy could happen to such a loving family. I have fond memories of your family taking such a huge role at Creekside Elementary. I had the pleasure of teaching two of your boys. They were always smart, respectful, and fun loving.
So to you I say trust God to get you through the most difficult time in your lives. Grief has so time limit. I send my love and condolences to you. I will keep your family in my prayers. Thinking of Mr. & Mrs. Chandler💙, Dane💙Brett💙Mick💙, and Chris💙
Mrs. Charlene Dunn
Forever Creekside
5th grade

Bob and Linda
I am truly sorry for your loss. Mick was a good friend to James and I know he will miss him terribly. He went out of his way to let you know he cared and he never met a stranger Always smiling Some of my fondest memories are spent with y’all at the ball field watching the boys play. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.

We have such beautiful memories of the kindness, enthusiasm and incredible generosity of your boys, mainly as we hung out together at the GC pool. From the time Will was very young I thought, “if I can raise a child with half the beautiful soul” of these boys, I will consider myself blessed.” The world is so much something less without Mick. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and we will be holding you close in our thoughts.

Bob and Linda
We are very saddened by the loss of your beloved son Mick. Praying for strength for your family during this time of grief. May his lovely soul rest in peace.

Mick was a fine young man. I enjoyed getting to know him as Jake’s roommate, on our trip to the beach, and on our visits to Cullowhee. He touched a lot of lives. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Dear Bob, Linda, Dane, and Brett.

My heart is breaking for all of you. Mick was an amazing man who touched many lives. It was an honor to be able to be his friend. If you need anything, please let me know.

It’s impossible to put in words the emotions evoked through all of this. Mick will forever be my brother as he may be gone from this earth but never gone from our minds and hearts. Rest In Peace Mickey we all love you

I am so extremely sorry for you loss. I am so thankful that I got to grow up with Mick and y’all. He had a smile that could light up a room and a heart of gold. Getting to grow up with Mick has been one of the best things ever. Prayers for y’all and other families/friends and prayers for healing.

Bob, Linda, Dane, and Brett,
I am so very sorry to hear about Mick! He was always such a sweet boy. I will always remember him as the cute little blonde-headed boy with the big smile! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Brenda Brown and family

Mr And Mrs Chandler…
You raised an incredible young man. He was very respectful, very kind and a very integral part of Brandon’s life. My heart breaks for you in this time. I cannot imagine what you’re going through. Just know Mick touched many peoples live in so many positive ways. Mine included. I’m sorry.

Linda, Bob, Chris, Dane, and Brett,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray for peace and solace during this time of mourning.

Brett and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

It’s hard to put into words just how much Mickey meant to me, our friends and everyone else he came into contact with. He was my brother and will forever be in my heart. Mr. and Mrs. Chandler, my heart breaks for your loss. Rest In Peace Mick, we love you.

To the Chandler Family,
I am sad to hear of Mick’s passing. I enjoyed teaching him in Kindergarten as I did with Brett. He was a smart, kind, loving, funny, and independent little boy in our room. I will always cherish those memories of Mick.
You all will always hold a special place in my heart. Love, Karen Hamilton

Mick made the world brighter, funnier, and better. Thankful to have met him at BHS and have even just a few memories to share.

I am very sorry to hear of Mick’s passing. I remember the birthday party at your house, making ice cream. He had that pretty blond curly hair. He brought a smile to class everyday. He had a thirst for knowledge, he enjoyed reading immensely. He got along with everyone! It was my pleasure to be his first grade teacher.He touched so many lives and we are the better for having been fortunate enough to have spent quality time with him. Please know I am praying for your entire family and his many friends. Rest Star Student.
Mrs. Tucker- Creekside 1st grade teacher

Sweet Mick…..a smile that would light up any room. Oh how blessed I am to have been able to be his 4th grade teacher. I have thought a lot about those sweet memories over the past two days. The best project I have ever done in my years of teaching came from the Chandler family and Aunt Lisa. Such a sweet family. I wish you all were closer by during this time, but know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all!!!

He was the light of my classroom that I can still remember after so many years. Always had a smile on his face and a joke on his mind. He was a friend to everyone. RIP

Linda, Bob, Dane and Brett,
I am so very sorry to hear about Mick! I am thinking of all of you with such fondness and love. Dane and Brett you mean the world to me, and I hope your sweet memories of your brother will see you through the days ahead. Linda and Bob, you have raised wonderful young men and I can only imagine what you are feeling. As you hold each other close know that you are in my heart and may you find peace today and the days ahead.

Mick was a very bright star in the room. I am beyond thankful that I got to know him and you Linda. The overnight trip to Savannah at the UGA center. That weekend the adults and kids had such fun. Watching Mick grow was amazing. He never could turn down that smile of his!!! For him to keep
Julia and Brandon out of trouble in class was full time. Every time I would see him he always had a hug and catch me up on what all you guys had been doing, Prayers for all of you on this very hard journey. I promise Mick will never be forgotten bc he impacted ALOT of people. We love you guys.

Dear Chandler Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mick was a bright spot in this universe. He will never be forgotten.

Dearest Ones,
My heart is breaking for you. Mick was a breathe of fresh air. Cherished memories of our growing up times
together must sustain us for he was taken too soon.
Love so very much,
Joan, Geza, Butch, Steve, Joey, and especially Josh

Dear Chandler family,
The McGill family sends our love and prayers to you. Please know that Mick will always hold a special place in our hearts. With time, may you find peace.

Bob, Linda, Brett, Dane and Christopher my Family and I send our Sincere Condolences. It was always a pleasure to see Mick or Brett come to Bob’s office in the GCSU Biology Dept. this gave me the opportunity to interact with them both for a few years. Mick had a special smile with a glow in his eyes that was always present, kind hearted and such a respectful young man. Mick’s intelligence and desire to complete his academic goals were evident. It was obvious to me that Mick was a born leader, yet he was so humble. Bob and Linda I Thank you for allowing me in your lives as friends for I so enjoyed being around such a close loving family. I pray that the lifetime of fond loving memories of Mick will become a blanket of comfort. I will always cherish my memories of Mick and never forget him, he was so very special.

Please accept our sincerest condolences-we are praying for your family.

Dear Bob, Linda and family – please accept our sincerest condolences for the loss of Mick … our whole family is praying for your family.

Bill and Jeanne, Jennifer, Ginger and Billy

Was first department dinner in fall of 99 I think, that I first saw Mick, playing ball with his brothers in your backyard, as I smiled at their abandon and happiness, and as I slowly realized where I was standing in sandals.

Still a happy memory, fire ants and all.

Karynne and I send our deepest sympathies.

Condolences, he was such a pleasure meeting!!

One of my favorite memories with Mick was one of the first times we ever actually hung out. He and I went to a coffee shop for a “quick” lunch which turned into 3.5 hours of consistent conversation, laughs, and deep talks. Mickey was always good company. He is the best conversationalist, owned a smile that lit up any room, and had an ability to make any friend feel like family. Of all the memories I have with Mickey, it’s always the talks that seem to hold a place in my heart.
I send all the love and prayers that I can to you all.

I don’t know the family at all and I’m sorry this is many months after, but as we get back into winter, I find myself looking at the wall in my house that Mickey helped put up when his dear friend, my boyfriend at the time, had hurt his shoulder and had no way to put up the boarding to insulate us for the winter. Mickey did not hesitate to be outside that night cutting and measuring in the cold to put this wall up to keep our newborn baby girl warm. I’m crying as I remember this sweet sweet man who I only spoke with a handful of times. I also worked with him at bear lake, and he always popped in the greeter’s cottage to see how my pregnant self at the time was doing. I can’t express how deeply I respected his kindness and generosity toward everyone he met, even people like me that he barely knew. There are people that pass on in life and some hit harder than others. I think about Mickey’s passing and it’s definitely one of the hardest deaths to hit me in my life, even though we were just acquaintances. I watched my boyfriend grieve one of his best friends and I grieved with him because I truly don’t think we’ll ever meet another soul as bright, or a truer friend as Mickey Chandler. He was a living representation of “Agape” love. I just wanted to express to the family my condolences and maybe just to tell a story about him that would make them proud. If he can impact someone like me after only having met him a few times, I cannot fathom how many people’s hearts he touched and how much he meant to those closest to him. I’m truly blessed to have met him in this life.