Ricci Chandler

Ric was born in Indianapolis to John K. Chandler and Gail E. (Hiatt) Chandler on December 19, 1964. Ric attended school at St Patrick’s/Central Catholic and Roncalli High School. Ric was married to Karen Lewis on February 15, 2002, in Greenwood. Ric worked for Ford Motor Company for a number of years as well as for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department as a Property Room Supervisor. One of Ric’s favorite employers was the Sycamore School in Indianapolis. Ric volunteered at Frankfort Camp Ministries where he found satisfaction serving the Lord and discovered a family bond. Ric also served at Servant’s Heart of Indy. Ric was a member of The Sanctuary Church of Beech Grove.

Ric fought a difficult and lengthy battle with kidney disease, having endured dialysis, kidney transplant and the side effects of the immunosuppressants.

Ric was preceded in death by his father, John K. Chandler, his mother, Gail E. (Hiatt) Chandler, a sister Debbie Dickson and a brother, Mike Dickson.

Ric is survived by his wife of 23 years, Karen (Lewis) Chandler; sons Cameron Chandler, Luke Chandler, and Levi Chandler, and special nephew CK Lewis; siblings Danny Dickson, Laurie Yeary, Champ Chandler, Tony Chandler and Christi (Donnie) Bailey; grandchildren Malachi and Mia Chandler, several nieces and nephews and an incredible camp and church family.

Visitation will be from 2:00PM – 4:00PM on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Little and Sons Funeral Home, 4901 E Stop 11 Road, with a service to follow at 4:00PM. Services will be officiated by Pastor Timothy Agee of The Sanctuary Church of Beech Grove.

Memorial contributions may be given to The Sanctuary Church of Beech Grove, 2991 E Troy Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107. (Online at: SanctuaryChurchBeechGrove.org  Click “Donate”)

The family of Ricci Chandler wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Rahman, nurse Lily, and nurse Joelle of the Multi – Specialty Critical Care unit at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for their competent and compassionate care during Ric’s last two weeks of life.