Philip Barry "Phil" Chandler Sr.

Phil was born February 9, 1951 in Athens, Georgia to Ola Belle Akins Chandler and the late Hubert E. Chandler. Phil loved and was an active member of his community. He served as a member of the Davidson Masonic Lodge and was a proud member of the Winder-Barrow graduating class of 1969. After high school, Phil attended and graduated from the Kennedy-Western University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Safety.

Phil was nationally recognized by OSHA for his safety records as a safety and security director for Thrall Car Manufacturing, where he retired after nearly 30 years. Phil served as a reserve Deputy for the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Joe Robinson and Sheriff Jud Smith.

Phil may have been best known for his tremendous passion for music and art. He was a founding member of “The Full House Band” along with his close friend Ernie Graham and was a very talented artist, most notably for his drawings and paintings. Phil was also known for his love of classic cars, his love for cooking, and in his younger days, being an avid hunter and member of the Bethlehem Hunting Club.

More than anything, he loved his family immensely, especially the love of his life, Cindy Martin Chandler, who passed away in 2006.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by sons, Philip “Barry” Chandler, Jr. & Mandy, and Andrew Chandler; daughter, Kristin Boyd & Chase; grandchildren, Audrey Chandler, Ethan Barry Chandler, Aryya Boyd and Piper Boyd; sister, Judie Lanier & John.

A visitation for Phil will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy SE, Winder, Georgia. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM at Barrow Memorial Gardens, 793 Atlanta Highway SE, Winder, Georgia.

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