Jeredon Chandler

Jeredon Chandler, age 86, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born March 28, 1928 in Winslow, Arkansas, the son of John Doss Chandler and Ocie Violet White Chandler. He lived most of his life in Winslow, associated with his father in business, then in Winslow Post Office where he served thirty years, the last eleven years as postmaster. He attended Fayetteville High School his junior and senior years and was acknowledged as one of their top performing basketball players both years. He lived in Winslow until 1997 when he retired from civil service and moved to Fayetteville once again. He was married to the former Marjorie Jacqueline "Jackie" Bishop for 67 years. They had two daughters, Myra Jena Chandler-Watkins and Vicki Ann Chandler-Wilkins. Jeredon was active in the Masonic Summit Lodge serving as Past Master and Treasurer for several years, Past Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, past president of the Winslow PTA, and in many other capacities within the Winslow community over the years. He was active in the Winslow Methodist Church his entire life. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Chandler; two daughters, Myra Jena Chandler-Watkins and her husband Jim R. Watkins of West Fork, Arkansas and Vicki Ann Chandler-Wilkins and her husband David A. Wilkins of Rogers, Arkansas; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Jeredon lived his principles. He was a quiet, gentle man of character, always respectful, fair, honest, truthful and kind. When you think of Jeredon, you think of true Christian faith and all of these things: love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, self control, humility and gentleness. He is loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Moore's Chapel followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at Moore's Chapel. Burial will be in Brentwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 210 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 25, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.