Our beloved Father and Papa, Earl Edwin Chandler of Missouri City, Texas passed away from heart and kidney complications on September 20, 2021, at the age of 83 surrounded by his Family at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas.

A "Celebration of Life" Memorial Service has been set for October 23, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Sugar Land Bible Church, where Earl was a member and an Elder for over 20 years.

The United States Veterans Affairs will provide a full honors ceremony dedicated to Earl's years of Service in the Air Force to be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Houston, Texas. He served as a Radio Relay Operator and played Baseball for the AF during his service.

Earl was born to Robert and Blanche Chandler in Miami, Florida on March 21, 1938. He grew up in Miami and played in all levels of youth baseball. He played ball at Edison High School and was a member of the Miami News All-City Baseball team.

Earl loved to read and was a life-long learner. He received his BA in Education at the University of Miami, in Florida, where he found his true love and married Patricia Chandler on August 18, 1962. Of course, they both got to Texas as soon as they could! He loved his family, the Lord, teaching the Bible, his church, and the Astros! (And…not necessarily in that order!)

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Pat; children: Ann (Chris), Joy (Becky) and Richard (Crystal); grandchildren: Jordan Ann, Jesse, Anna, Joshua, Kirby, Mackenzie, Paul (Taylor), Lily, Sam, and Rose; great grandchild: Charlotte.

Preceded in death by his loving parents, Robert and Blanche Chandler along with his brother: Bobby.

Memorial Donations can be made in Earl's name to Sugar Land Bible Church Missions at 401 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. It supports several missionaries throughout the world.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Veterans Affairs Hospital for their care and compassion during his stay.

Condolence messages may be written for the Chandler family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.