Jerry Wayne Chandler

Jerry W. Chandler, 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021. Born in Giles County, Virginia on April 4, 1939, to the late Edgar and Bertha Wilson Chandler, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Betty Eubank Chandler; brothers, Albert Chandler, Bill Chandler, and Donald Chandler; sister, Trudy Barrett; brother-in-law, Mickey Robertson, as well as a son-in-law, Eddie Stinnette. Jerry hailed from generations of carpenters and himself worked in construction as a builder. When he wasnt fixing things, he could be found at bowling alleys throughout the Valley competing with his league bowling teams. He enjoyed a good round of golf and cheering for the Yankees in summer and Hokie football in the fall. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, and Papa to those he loved most. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jeffrey W. Chandler (Sharon); daughter, Sherri Stinnette Holt (Ronnie); granddaughters, Courtney Peery (Mark), Candace Stickney (Josiah), and Becky Baker; great-grandson, Peyton Peery; sister, Judy Robertson; brother, Forrest Chandler (Anne Pendleton); sister-in-law, Betty Chandler; former sister-in-law, Rose Marie Smallwood, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. The family will welcome friends on Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home. A committal service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Virginia, with Chaplain Ray Sloan officiating. Masks will be required for both events regardless of vaccination status per the familys request. The family offers their sincerest gratitude to the staff of The Serenity Cottage at the Rehab Center at Richfield for their compassionate care. For those wishing to make a memorial donation, please consider the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Association. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, August 26th, 2021 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Friday, August 27th, 2021 2:00pm Location Fairview Cemetery Botetourt Address 36 State Rte T-1304 Buchanan, Virginia 24066 Interment When Friday, August 27th, 2021 2:00pm Location Fairview Cemetery Botetourt Address 36 State Rte T-1304 Buchanan, Virginia 24066