Donald R. Chandler

Donald R. Chandler, age 87, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home. Don was born April 14, 1937, in Alton, WV, son of the late Ralph and Cozbi Chandler.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandra. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Mark, Lisa and Sandee, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings, Danny and Kathy and preceded in death by three siblings, Dick, Helen and Judy.

He was a career Navy veteran, career government employee and the Executive Director of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. His lifetime passion was his 49 years as a devoted minister.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of the Chesapeake or Dunkirk Baptist Church.

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