Robert Preston Chandler
September 22, 1939 - June 15, 2021
Robert Preston Chandler, 81, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021. He was born in Plain View, Virginia, to the late James Allen Chandler and Margaret Virginia Walton. Robert Chandler attended Pleasant Hill High School, where he lettered in basketball and baseball. He attended the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the Corp of Cadets, graduated with an engineering degree, and later earned a Masters in Engineering. He was an avid driver, auto racing enthusiast, gardener and loved hiking and camping outdoors. Robert worked at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for 42 years, never accepting responsibility for any of the potholes. At 65, he bought a Cadillac and drove from the dealer's lot to California and back. He was appreciated and loved by those who knew him well. Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Andrew Chandler (Sarah), and their children, Preston and Lainey; and Gary Alston (Jennifer), and their children, Rebecca, Josh, and Grace; along with a host of other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Monday, June 21st, at Woody's Funeral Home – Parham, located at 1771 N. Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Virginia War Memorial Foundation, 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA 23220.
Robert Preston Chandler, 81, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021. He was born in Plain View, Virginia, to the late James Allen Chandler and Margaret Virginia Walton. Robert Chandler attended Pleasant Hill High School,... View Obituary & Service Information