Mr. Edward Chandler, also known as “Hard Times”, “Eddie C”, “Kool Chandler”, departed this life Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Augusta University Medical Center.
Chandler was the son of Roxanne Corley & the late Eddie Chandler but was raised by Henry Corley. He was born on June 10, 1954.
Edward was born in New York City and moved to South Carolina at an early age. He graduated from Strom Thurmond High School in 1973.
He was employed at Fiber Glass in Aiken, SC. He also worked at the town of Johnston Sanitation Department. He retired from Valley Protein in Ward, SC as a truck driver. He continued to be self-employed as a mechanic until his health failed.
He is proceeded in death by his mother, Roxanne Corley, step-father, Henry Corley, father, Eddie “Trigger” Chandler, and a grandson, Stacy Johnson, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a wife, Mary Chandler, of the home; children, Adrena Chandler, Aiken, SC, Terrell Chandler, Johnston, SC, Stacy Johnson, Augusta, GA; ten grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Evelyn Bethe, Jamaica, NY and Jackie Corley, Jamaica, NY; a devoted cousin known as a sister, Doris Gordon, Delaware, sisters-in-law, Pam Butler(Leon), Johnston, SC, and Rosa Glover(Tommy), Trenton, SC, Sabrina Johnson, North Augusta, SC, 5 brother in-laws, Raymond Johnson(Brenda), Larry Johnson(Anne), both from Johnston, SC, Robert Johnson(Betty), Laurens, SC, Ricky Johnson(Sandra), Aiken, SC, a devoted and loving cousin, Doris Gordon, a god-son, Dwayne Campbell of Aiken, SC, and a very devoted niece, Santana Butler, his nurse, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Edward enjoyed spending his time outdoors. Some of his hobbies were fishing and hunting. He also really enjoyed basketball and mentoring kids.
Edward had great love for his family, including his parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and close relatives. He lived a fruitful life , and was cherished by many. He will truly be missed.