James Morris Chandler

James M. Chandler, 91, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Grace Care Center in Olney, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton, Texas. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home. A visitation is planned for Wednesday evening, December 30, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Throckmorton located at 107 North Austin.

James was born December 6, 1924, to Edward T. Chandler and Jessie (Gresham) Chandler in Elbert, Texas. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton, Texas. James married Mary Gene (Forman) Chandler in Haskell, Texas on June 26, 1948.

He is preceded in death by one son, Freddie Chandler; parents, Edward and Jessie Chandler; three brothers and one sister.

James is survived by his wife, Mary Gene Chandler of Throckmorton, Texas; daughter, Linda Kay Sullivan of Throckmorton, Texas; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Chandler, Stacey Michelle O'Connor, Shannon Lee Sullivan and Keeley Lynn Sullivan; and special friend, Chigger.

Online condolences can be shared with the Chandler family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.