Clarence “Sonny” Clifton Chandler, 72, of DeQuincy, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. He was born to his late parents, Clarence and Hallie Chandler on October 13, 1946 in New Orleans, LA. He was proud of his military service in the United States Navy, where he served during Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and tending to his garden. He was active in various church activities. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mona Chandler; one son, Clarence Christopher Chandler and wife Tonya of Ragley; two daughters, Susan Moses, Julie Christine Chandler, both of DeQuincy; one sister, Mary Jane Barbery and husband Sam of DeQuincy; eight grandchildren, Rebekah Moses Bourque and husband Ryan of Lake Charles, Bethany Moses of Dallas, TX, Hallie Moses Wall and husband Dr. Andrew of West Virginia, Justin Vallery of DeQuincy, Morgan Vallery of DeQuincy, and Lyndsie Charpentier of New Iberia, Christopher Cade Chandler of Sulphur, Taylor Chandler of Ragley; along with eight great grandchildren.
Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Hallie Chandler.
Services will be held at Hixson Snider Funeral Home on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:00pm with Mike Streams officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Snider Funeral Home on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Monday, from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Perkins Cemetery. Services entrusted to Hixson Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.