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Percy Ray
Chandler Sr.
Chandler Sr.
1926 - 2017
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Life Story for Percy Ray Chandler Sr.
Mr. Percy Ray Chandler, Sr, age 91 of Alexandria, Louisiana passed away at his residence on July 8, 2017 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Issac H. Chandler and Jewel Sweatt Chandler of Ruleville, Mississippi.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Emmagene Hyer Chandler; two children, Percy Ray Chandler, Jr. and Paula Robison Davis; four grandchildren, Ryan Christopher Robison (Evie), Susan Robison Englerth (Trent), Katherine Adele Davis and John Robert Bugay (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Avery and Abby Englerth, Evan, Adam Robison and Jack Flynn (preceded in death), Layla and Sadie Bugay; three sisters, Maudine Andrews, Joanne Story and Evelyn Ray as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Mr. Chandler graduated from Delta State University in 1950 and from the University of Mississippi in August of 1961 with a masters degree in business administration. He joined the faculty of Louisiana State University of Alexandria in 1961. He retired as professor and head of the division of business administration in June 1994 and was later named Professor Emeritus. As professor and division head, he served on numerous campus committees. He was an active member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church serving as a Deacon for years and working with the children's choir program. In addition to teaching at LSU he was a Certified Public Accountant.
The family wishes to express special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Carole Holton, Faith Foundation Hospice and Sitters.
Graveside services will be held at Lehrton Cemetery, 10227 Dundee Drive, Ruleville, Mississippi 38771 under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, LA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Emmagene Hyer Chandler; two children, Percy Ray Chandler, Jr. and Paula Robison Davis; four grandchildren, Ryan Christopher Robison (Evie), Susan Robison Englerth (Trent), Katherine Adele Davis and John Robert Bugay (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Avery and Abby Englerth, Evan, Adam Robison and Jack Flynn (preceded in death), Layla and Sadie Bugay; three sisters, Maudine Andrews, Joanne Story and Evelyn Ray as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Mr. Chandler graduated from Delta State University in 1950 and from the University of Mississippi in August of 1961 with a masters degree in business administration. He joined the faculty of Louisiana State University of Alexandria in 1961. He retired as professor and head of the division of business administration in June 1994 and was later named Professor Emeritus. As professor and division head, he served on numerous campus committees. He was an active member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church serving as a Deacon for years and working with the children's choir program. In addition to teaching at LSU he was a Certified Public Accountant.
The family wishes to express special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Carole Holton, Faith Foundation Hospice and Sitters.
Graveside services will be held at Lehrton Cemetery, 10227 Dundee Drive, Ruleville, Mississippi 38771 under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, LA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.
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