02/22/1937 – 12/25/2019
Lane
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held at 2PM Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Lane United Methodist Church with a burial in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Visitation
Mr. Laurence’s family will receive friends following the committal service at Union Presbyterian Church.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, PO Box 38, Lane, SC 29564.
Alvin Laurence Chandler, Jr., 82, passed away at Prince George Nursing Facility on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Mr. Chandler was born February 22, 1937, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Alvin Laurence and Janie Belle Royal Chandler. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School. Mr. Laurence was a partner in Chandler’s Garage in Lane. He was an accomplished pianist and organist; starting his career at Lane Presbyterian Church, and he retired after 25 years at Kingstree United Methodist Church and after retirement he played at Lane United Methodist Church. Mr. Laurence played for many weddings, funerals, and special occasions in our community. He loved his fur babies.
Surviving Mr. Laurence are: his daughter, Ellen C. (Tommy) Stuckey, of Nesmith; his brother, Don (Bertha Ann) Chandler, of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Lane United Methodist Church with a burial in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Laurence’s family will receive friends following the committal service at Union Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, PO Box 38, Lane, SC 29564.
Our condolences to Ellen and her family. We will miss Laurence and his many talents. We will miss our many vists with him and his furry friends.
Laurence was a special person — he so LOVED playing music. We have missed him in recent years at KUMC. Rest in peace, dear Laurence, our good friend.
Laurence was such a special person — he so LOVED playing music for the enjoyment of others! We have missed him in recent years, especially at KUMC! Rest in peace, our dear friend!
Ellen and family, sorry to hear about your Dad. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you all the peace and understanding that you need during this time. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I still miss my Dad.
Ellen and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers of comfort and peace be with you at this time. Laurence was a wonderful person who made himself friendly to all who came to know him as a friend.
Bob and I are sad to hear about Laurence! He was a great friend ! He was very talented! May God give his family peace and comfort in the days ahead!
I don’t think I have to explain how much we cared for him. I know he knew.
Miss Billie and I are forever grateful to have shared our time and love with him and you(Ellen).
May our thoughts and prayers help comfort you in some small way and know that we are here for you.
God bless you .
He will remain in our hearts and our memories.
So sorry to hear about his passing. They always welcomed me when I was in Lane working for the power company back in the 70’s and 80’s. They were a great pair of guys. Prayers go out to friends and family
I’m sorry you’re going through this difficult time, and I’m praying for peace for you and your family.