James F. 'Sonny' Chandler

James F. Sonny Chandler, 79, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on May 20, 1932 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late James W. Chandler and Florence Collins Chandler McDaniel. Sonny was a former truck driver and postal mail carrier. He was an Air Force Korean War Veteran, and was a member and Past Commander of VFW post 4464, AMVETS, DAV, Cooties, and the Gallia County Veterans Organization where he worked very hard in establishing and maintaining the Veterans Memorial in the City Park. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 27 and a member of the Centerville Masonic Lodge.Sonny was married to Mary Jo Kemper Chandler on April 16, 1983 and she survives along with his children Debbie (Mike) Hopson of Pt. Pleasant, WV, Jimmy Chandler of Charleston, West Virginia, Penny (Craig) Sager and Linda (Dwain) Beaver both of Gallipolis, several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters Vivienne Trowbridge and Betty (Gordon) Kemper both of Gallipolis. Two nieces, Kolleta (Rich) Fridley and Brigitte (Tom) Elsenheimer, great nieces Megan and Courtney Mayes. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister Elizabeth Underwood and a nephew Michael Trowbridge.Funeral services will be 7:30 pm Monday, October 10, 2011 at Willis Funeral Home. Friends may call from 6 pm until the time of the services on Monday at Willis Funeral Home. Entombment at the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens Chapel of Hope Mausoleum will be at a later date. A flag presentation by members of the Gallia County Funeral Detail will be given prior the services on Monday at the funeral home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Cemetery: OVMG Chapel of Hope Mausoleum Visitation: 6pm -7:30 pm Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 Willis Funeral Home Service: 7:30 pm Monday, Oct 10, 2011 Willis Funeral Home