John Morris Chandler Jr.

July 18, 1948 - January 23, 2020

John Morris Chandler, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at age 71. He is survived by daughters, Rhonda (Dueff) Smith and Rita Horton; stepson, Charles (Tabitha) Horton; stepdaughter, Paula (Aubrey) Brewer; grandchildren, Brittney, Josh, Braxton (Ashley), Jared, Stone, Samantha, Landon, and Brennen; great grandchildren, MaKayla, Kaylee, and Everly; one brother, Dalton (Shirley) Chandler; one sister, Jane England; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Carol Chandler; stepson, Billy Ray Horton; parents, John Morris Chandler, Sr. and Ida Chandler; brother, Gene (Melody) Chandler; sister, Bobbie (Paul) Sorrell; and brother-in-law, Sonny England. He graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School in 1967 and went on to attend Jefferson State Community College on baseball scholarship. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 1969 – 1971. He worked in bread sales for 28 years and then worked for Jefferson County Department of Transportation for 11 years before retiring. After retiring he continued to enjoy umpiring all levels of baseball and directing travel baseball tournaments for many years. He was a member Livingston Chapel Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Livingston Chapel Church, 16609 Co Rd 222, Crane Hill, AL 35053 in memory of John. Visitation will be Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Morris Cemetery.