Travis Chandler

Travis Jackson Chandler, age 86, of Glen Rose passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born April 19, 1922 in Malvern, Arkansas to Johnny Jack Chandler and Julia Octovia Tanner Chandler. After 33 years of service, he retired from Reynolds Metals Company, where he worked as a precipitation operator. He was a member of Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 47 years. Travis was a 32nd Degree Mason and a United States Navy veteran, who served his country in World War II. Travis is survived by: His wife of 66 years, Eloise Annie Robertson Chandler of Glen Rose, AR 1 Son, John W. Chandler and wife, Shirley of Glen Rose, AR 3 Daughters, Barbara Ann Phillips and husband, David of Glen Rose, AR Sandra G. Raper and husband, Bobby of Traskwood, AR Theresa Mae Smart and husband, Randy of Glen Rose, AR 9 Grandchildren, Lanette Chastian and husband, Bill David Wayne Phillips and wife, Shelley Lisa Sullivan Jonette Whitney and husband, Michael Michael Chandler Rodney Raper and wife, Danyelle Travis Raper Randall Smart and wife, Codi Neil Smart 16 Great-Grandchildren 4 Nieces and Many Friends He is preceded in death by his parents, infant granddaughter, brother, Paul Chandler, sister, Kathryn Marable and an infant brother and infant sister. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 11, 2008 at Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend David Wayne Phillips, Reverend Jacob Bagby, and Reverend Gary Copeland officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Fairplay Cemetery. Pallbearers are his Grandsons and Great-Grandsons, Michael Chandler, Rodney Raper, Travis Raper, Randall Smart, Neil Smart, Bill Chastain, Michael Whitney, and Dewey Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are Mitchell Chandler, Joseph Smart, Luke Raper, Tylor Smart. Memorials may be made to Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church or Fairplay Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF ATKINSON FUNERAL HOME OF MALVERN. (501)332-2711. YOU MAY SIGN THE GUESTBOOK AT WWW.ATKINSONFUNERALHOME.NET.

Travis Chandler

April 19, 1922 - August 6, 2008