Ralph Jefferson Chandler

Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Ralph Jefferson Chandler, Jr. age 89, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, peacefully at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. He was veteran of the United States Army having proudly served his country during the Korean conflict. Ralph was retiree of Anderson News with 45+ years of service. He was a member of Holy Mountain Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Chandler; parents, Ralph J. and Katherine Poteet Chandler, Sr; infant brother, Hayburn Chandler; brother, Carl Chandler; and sister, Eleanor "Bill" Wilkerson. He is survived by his step-son, Mike Hagey (Sonia) of Knoxville; daughter, Karen Carrick (Gene) of Gray; grandchildren, Benjamin Carrick (Ashley), Elizabeth Carrick, Anna Grace Carrick, Nicholas Hagey, Abby Carrick and Sarah Hagey; niece, Katie Cherry; nephew, Rusty Chandler; and a host of friends. A military graveside will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 performing military rites. All those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:15 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Mountain Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport is proudly serving the Chandler family.