Alvin Junior Chandler, age 83 was born in Cloverlick, KY to Elbert and Florence (Justice) Chandler. Alvin's father died when Alvin was nine years old so he developed a strong work ethic. While attending Cumberland High School he worked for Sam Fergerson Grocery, Glen Freeman Auto and Willis "Neighbor" Cornett.

After graduation from Cumberland High School he went to Detroit, Michigan and worked at Great Lakes Steel. In 1964 Alvin went into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado. Upon being discharged from the service he worked for Fisher Construction company as a head maintenance oiler. His crew helped with the completion of several interstate highways.

Prior to going to Ohio, Alvin married the love of his life, Linda Morris, together they had two children Regina and a baby son who died at birth. When Regina was five years old they relocated to Blair and Alvin went to work for U.S. Steel and later for Arch Minerals. He retired after 23 years of service.

Alvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, but mostly he loved working around his property and spending time and doing acts of service for friends and family. Alvin was very involved with his grandchildren's sporting events, always made sure he took them to practice and he was a big UK Basketball fan. He was a member of the Operating Engineers, the UMWA, a KY colonel and was a faithful member of Blair Chapel Church. Alvin was known for his humble and kind spirit.

Alvin is preceded in death by his parents: Elbert and Florence Chandler, brothers: Walter Jay, Jimmy, Ezra "Ted", Frank, Roy "Jack" and Ernest Chandler, sisters: Cornia Dixon, Dora Dixon and Virginia Hall, Lilly May (Galloway) Halcomb.

Left to mourn as he entered Heaven, his wife of 58 years Linda Gail Chandler, daughter, Regina (Greg) Burton, grandsons, Tate Walker (Laci) Burton, Cade Chandler Burton, two great grandchildren, Emersyn Tate and Larkin Alvin Burton.

The family would like to honor a special friend, Jimmy Scott who was there in a time of need and a note of gratitude to the Olice Lucas family for being his second family. Also to the special angels from Hospice: Tiffany, Bridget, Lisa, Cindy and Regina.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 5 to 8 PM at the Blair Chapel Church. His funeral service will be Thursday at 1 PM with the Reverend Rod Raleigh and Brother Bill Maggard officiating. Burial will follow at DL Creech Cemetery with Tate Burton, Cade Burton, Larry Chandler, Jerry Chandler, Mark Chandler, David Poff, Mark Poff and Nathan Poff serving as pallbearers.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Alvin Chandler.