James Collins Chandler Jr.

James Collins “Jim” Chandler, Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Moore Regional Hospital.

Jim, son of the late James Collins and Ila Alice Stout Chandler, was a native of Wadesboro and called Mt. Gilead his home.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Chandler, and three special cousins, Chuck, Bill, and Walter Norris. A proud member of the United States Naval Reserves, Jim served his country with honor before beginning a long and fulfilling career in the travel industry.  A world traveler, he had the opportunity to escort groups
around the globe—from Australia to France to China and countless destinations in between.

Jim was a dedicated member of the Lions Club, serving in various leadership roles both locally and throughout the district, most recently as a member of the Wadesboro Lions Club.  In addition to his career in travel, Jim loved life on the farm. He had a deep connection with the land and took pride in his work as a member of the Soil and Water Conservation and Cattleman’s Association.  Above all, Jim was a devoted father and grandfather who adored his family.

Known for his generosity, commitment, and willingness to help others, Jim freely shared his time and talents with everyone around him. As a Lion he volunteered his time taking the visually impaired fishing each year at the outer banks, distributing hundreds of turkeys to folks in need during the holidays, and selling thousands of brooms.

Jim is survived by his wife of 19 years, Lois Chandler of Rockingham; mother to his children, Jeannette Chandler; two daughters, Resa Chandler (Amy Stringer) of Lake Toxaway and Alice Dixon (Kevin) of Granite Falls; two sons, Jamie Chandler, III of Hickory and John Chandler (Kim) of Hickory; cousins, John, Eddie, Tom, and Sally Norris; beloved grandchildren, Chayse Chandler, Chandler and Piper Dixon, Ryan Marshall, Adam Chandler, and Kerri Murray; and seven amazing great-grandchildren.

Rosary services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 205 South Rutherford Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170 at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Funeral mass will follow at 2:00 p.m. A reception with refreshments will follow the mass at the church.

As a life-long Lion, Jim would be proud if in lieu of flowers, donations were made to either Lions Clubs International Foundation (https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/donate) or the North Carolina Lions Foundation (NCLF.org).

Online condolences can be made at PinesFunerals.com

The care of Mr. Chandler has been entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, of Aberdeen.