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George Henry Chandler Jr. passed from this life on November 17, 2024 in his home in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. George was born in the old hospital in Wynnewood to George Chandler & Mamie Sherilda Scott on November 25, 1943.. He met his wife, Venita June Clement at a town dance and the two married on September 21, 1963. He bought the Service Station there in Wynnewood from his brother Ted in the early 60's and ran it 12 hours a day, 7 days a week until the 70's, still keeping it open 6 days a week. He ran the Station while helping June run her Pawn Shop, and he ended up closing the Pawn Shop only after her passing before retiring from the Station in 2000. He was an avid hunter & fisherman, and he specialized in catfish. He hunted Deer, Quail, Dove and ducks and all types of birds. He would get off work and go fishing all night with his buddies, bringing home truck-loads of fish home at a time, usually having to make at least 2 trips to get all the fish home. When he wasn't fishing after work you would find him hauling hay most nights for Bonnie Martin. He was also a farmer & rancher, partnering with his sister & brother-in-law Dorothy & Curtis Gates. When Curtis or Dorothy was sick, he would go feed cattle before work, which meant leaving home at 3AM. On top of all of his work and hobbies, George loved to garden. It was normal for him to have 6 or 7 gardens going at one time. He loved tending to his vegetables and would give them to anyone that came by his home. George was well loved by many, and his family has heard countless stories of his kindness and helping hands from others. He would fix bicycle tires for neighborhood kids and send them on their way, saying to them that it was done and paid for. He would give the shirt off his back to any who asked for it. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Mitzi Whitaker and Son George Henry Chandler III (Trey), Both of Wynnewood, as well as his granddaughter Julie Chandler of Ponca City. He was preceded in passing by his parents, his wife, siblings and two grandsons; Rusty & Dustin Whitaker. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 5-7PM at the DeArman Funeral Home of Wynnewood with a graveside service the following Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1PM at the Oaklawn Cemetery of Wynnewood. Services are under the direction of the DeArman Funeral Home

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George Henry Chandler Jr.

November 25, 1943 - November 17, 2024