Chadwick "Chad" William Chandler

Chadwick William Chandler, was born March 6, 1988, prematurely went to the Lord on March 5, 2016. Chad was a third-generation graduate of Leon High School where he played on the baseball, football and track teams. He was also an active member in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He majored in Biology and Pre-Med at FSU where he received an Associate of Arts degree. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

Chad was a committed Christian, he was full of love, life and the Lord's grace and had a passion for running the trails at Forest Meadows, playing the guitar and listening to music. Because of his beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humor Chad never met a stranger. He had the gift of helping people smile. Chad loved family and friends with all his heart and will be sorely missed by everyone whose heart he touched.

As an entrepreneur, Chad founded a successful lawn maintenance business, Chad's Lawn Service in 2010. He enjoyed working in the garden and making yards beautiful.

Chad is survived by his parents Peggy Dye, Porter and (Jennifer) Chandler, Sisters, Casey Chandler, Blakely Chandler, (Brier Mason), (Audrey Mason) and brothers Wesley Chandler and (Parker Mason) and many aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents (Neal and Joanne Johnson). He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents William and Joan Chandler and maternal grandparents Jim and Sue Dye.

A celebration of Chad's life for friends and family will be held at the Tallahassee Garden Club, 507 N Calhoun St. on Thursday, March 10 from 12-2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to The Brain Injury Association of America, American Cancer Society and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.