Bobby Wayne Chandler

Bobby (Bob) Wayne Chandler January 3, 1945 - December 23, 2021 Surrounded by his loving family, Bob Chandler went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born in Sullivan, Kentucky, January 3, 1945, to George Taft and Thelma Ernestine Chandler. Bob graduated from Sturgis High School, Sturgis, KY in 1963; Wingate Junior College, Wingate, NC; University of North Carolina at Pembroke; NC School of Banking at Chapel Hill and Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. He began his banking career at Security Bank and Trust Company in 1970 that later became SunTrust Bank where he was a Regional Executive. He loved his work and all the friendships he made during his career. Active in many community affairs over the years, Bob enjoyed serving as president for the Marshville Lions Club, Marshville Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and fifty plus year member and a past Master of the Beaver Dam Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed working with the Marshville Parks and Recreation Program as a coach for the Little League teams and with the East Union Middle School football program. He was a dedicated Deacon for over fifty years, taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir. One of his greatest blessings was to have the opportunity to help establish GracePointe Baptist Church in 2016. During his retirement, Bob enjoyed spending time outdoors, growing roses, mowing his grass, reading, and spending time with family and friends at their home in Blowing Rock, NC. Of all his wonderful attributes, he dearly loved his family and was a devoted husband, Dad and Papa. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Lorraine; sons, Michael (Helen) of Marshville, NC; Philip (Anna) of Charlotte, NC; four precious grandchildren - Emma Chandler of Fayetteville, NC; Andrew Chandler, Marshville, NC; Caleb and Sloane Chandler of Charlotte, NC; sister, Angela Bell of Wingate, NC; nephew, Dr. Greg Bell of Wingate, NC; his brothers-in-law, Ralph (Nancy) and Tommy (Shannon) Bivens of Marshville, NC; and his nieces and nephews by marriage. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Hanson and Dr. Reza Nezemzadeh for the excellent care they gave to Bob. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends follow the service. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to GracePointe Baptist Church, PO Box 238, Marshville, NC 28103. Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory is caring for the Chandler Family.