Tom P. Chandler, 78, of Center passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Center. He was born April 2, 1933 in Pasadena to Lawrence Homer Chandler and Myrle Bigham Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a master plumber and a member of Plumbers Local Union #68. He proudly served his country in the Army. Mr. Chandler was a member of McClelland Community Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at McClelland Community Church with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at the McClelland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Pruitt, Nathaniel Pruitt, Bobby Allgood, Larry Allgood, Randy Allgood and Tom Ansley.

He is survived by:

Daughters:
Terri Chandler Cupp of Largo, Florida
Ramona Chandler Pruitt and husband David of Seabrook

Son, Tom Paul Chandler II of Center

Granddaughters:
Renaye Hanson of Centerville
Sara Patton of Huffman

Grandson, Nathaniel Paul Pruitt of Seabrook

Great Granddaughter, Kayleigh Patton of Huffman

Great Grandson, Chase Patton of Huffman

Sisters:
Evelyn Frazer of Center
Ruth Bishop of Center
Alice Ansley of Gary
Jerrie Chandler of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Lawrence Homer Chandler and Myrle Bigham Chandler
Brothers; Homer Dean Chandler and Noble Ray Chandler