Elbert Grady Chandler passed away peacefully Dec. 26, 2016, in Athens, Alabama. He was born at his grandmother’s home in Belle Mina, Alabama, on Nov. 16, 1923. He was a proud WWII veteran, serving in the 777th Tank Battalion in the European Theatre. He received the American Service Medal, European Middle Eastern Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars and a WWII Victory Medal. He married his sweetheart Eva Nave in 1941. She preceded him in death after 65 years of marriage. Daddy was part of the “Greatest Generation.” He was born during the Great Depression and was a successful entrepreneur, owning several business enterprises. He ended his career with PDM Steel, traveling the world. His Christian faith carried him through his life. An Alabama snowstorm would not keep him from church services. He is survived by two children, Mickey (Gail) Chandler of Ripley, Mississippi, and Vicki Griffith (Andy Stetz) of Tooele, Utah. He was affectionately known as Pappy by his grandchildren, who all survive him. They are Kelly (Stevei) Barnes, Clibeat, Mississippi; Craig (Micah) Chandler, Booneville, Mississippi; Andrea (Griffith) Hallett, Tooele, Utah; Steven (Tammy) Griffith, South Rim, Utah; and Amy (Scott) Abernathy, Ripley, Mississippi. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and one on the way, as well as sister Dorothy Stewart and brother Richard Chandler. He was preceded in death by parents, little brother Don Chandler and son-in-law Steve Griffith. Daddy was an avid golfer, still golfing at 91. He made many friends in Tooele, Utah, over years of visits and stays with his daughter Vicki. He loved to travel. He and his wife saw the country in their motor home. A military funeral was held Dec. 29 in Athens, Alabama. He was a giant of a man and touched all who met him. He would want us to say: ROLL TIDE!
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Elbert Grady Chandler
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