Charles Lee “Charlie/Chuck” Chandler, 90, of Pickens and Morgantown, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Alton, a son of the late Earl Dale and Anna Louise Coprio Chandler.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte H. Chandler; children, Ann, Chuck, Fred and John Chandler; stepdaughter, Teresa Juristy; beloved grandchildren, Cody, Robert, Alexis, Emily, Rachel, Leah, Caroline and Sarah; and many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was happily anticipating the birth of his first great-grandchild later this year. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Earl Dale Chandler II, Elizabeth “Betty” Chandler Register and his ex-wife/mother of his children, M. Louise Harlan Chandler.
Mr. Chandler was a 1949 graduate of Pickens High School. A Veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He then went on to graduate from West Virginia University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked in and owned multiple machine shops that serviced regional coal mining companies. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing, flying his own airplane, making wine and especially spending time with family and friends.The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers that helped with his care during his extended illness.
Friends will be received at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ed Lowther officiating. Burial will follow in the Pickens Cemetery in Pickens. The Upshur County Honor Guard will perform military honors at the gravesite. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in his memory to the Pickens Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 156 Pickens, WV 26230 or the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization, c/o Sharon Rolling, Treasurer P.O. Box 127 Pickens, WV 26230.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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