Larry Dean Chandler Nortonville, Kentucky Obituary

Larry Dean Chandler

<p>Larry Dean Chandler, 71 of Hanson passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.&nbsp; Born January 9, 1949, to the late Luther and Meredith (Johns) Chandler in Hartsville, TN.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army for 26 years and was a Purple Heart recipient.&nbsp; Larry was a member of New Abundant Life Fellowship in Nortonville and was a Kentucky Colonel.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of Chandler Cleaning Service and co-owner of Hopkinsville Wood Products.&nbsp; Larry&nbsp;was always service oriented and community minded both in his work and in his volunteer endeavors.&nbsp; He was a founding member of the Hope 2 All Food Bank which started in Nortonville in 2010 and was over the Muhlenberg County chapter since 2014.</p> <p>In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby Chandler, Beulah Giordano and Daisy Ruley; and brother, Luther Chandler, Jr..</p> <p>Survived by his wife of 38 years, Deborah (Moore) Chandler; 4 children, Chris (Mary) Compton of Evansville, Brian (Tracy) Chandler of Virginia, Scott (Carol) Chandler of Bowling Green and Leslie (Scot) Curneal of Madisonville; 12 grandchildren, Tyler and Caleb Curneal, Megan (Andrew) Carter, Hayden,&nbsp;Austin and Logan Chandler, Emily Compton, Kenny (Amber) Patton, Kayla (Chris) Talley, Beth Hall, Brittany (Rob) Hirschbuhl and Danielle Dart; 8 great-grandchildren, Benjamin Carter, Karter, Emma and Ella Patton, Hailey, Kendall and Cannon Hall, and Will Hirschbuhl; and brother, Lloyd (Paulette) Chandler of Franklin.</p> <p>Service will be held Wednesday at 11:00A.M. at New Abundant Life Fellowship in Nortonville with Bro. Brad Payne officiating. Military honors will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville with burial following. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 5:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. and after 9:00A.M. On Wednesday.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Hope 2 All Food Bank, P.O. Box 600, Nortonville, KY 42442.</p> <p>Attendees are mandated to wear a mask.&nbsp; Anyone that has or has had any signs or symptoms in the past 14 days is ask not to attend.&nbsp; Social distancing is required.</p>
January 9, 1949 - August 1, 202001/09/194908/01/2020
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Charles and Carolyn Fostet
August 3, 2020
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Charles and Carolyn Fostet
August 3, 2020
Larry was a very special man. Very kind and caring about others. He will be missed. Prayers for comfort for the family during this time.
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Keenan Cloern
August 3, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Chandler family.
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Vickie Morris
August 2, 2020
Brian and Family I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Praying for you.
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Amy Lewis
August 2, 2020
Debbie and family, I’m so sorry for this loss. He will definitely be missed. I always loved seeing his smiling face at Nortonville Baptist and at Emmaus gatherings. He had such a great laugh too. So kind and caring. Prayers for peace and comfort today and in the days ahe... Continue Reading
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Mary Compton
August 2, 2020
I can only pray to be as half as kind as Larry.
I do believe feeding the hungry was on his mind 24 hours a day.
I'll never forget his words to me in his final days when I said "Larry this is now your time to rest"
He said "No I can't Rest while people are hungry, I ha... Continue Reading
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Cindy Sampson
August 2, 2020
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Cindy Sampson
August 2, 2020
I had forgotten. All the times we all
Got together at their house with the pond he always loved us nieces nephews and we always had fun when we were there he did so much mom was always apart of his business like the Rainbows End the cleaning business and the wood working... Continue Reading
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Cindy Sampson
August 2, 2020
He was the most kind hearted,uplifting,and loving husband father brother uncle anyone could ask for. As for me he was a man I looked up to and got my spirits lifted when I was down sometimes I had to call him a lot when I took care of mama and he always got me thru those... Continue Reading
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