Phillip B. “Arkie” Chandler

Phillip B. “Arkie” Chandler, Sr., 84, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Aug. 20, 2012. He was born in Fayetteville, AR, on Jan. 4, 1928, and married Norma Jane Chandler on Sept. 10, 1950. Phil was a veteran of the US Navy and loved spending time with his cows at his farm in Tiffin, MO. He also loved hunting and fishing, especially his annual fishing trip at Bull Shoals. Phil is preceded in death by his parents, Wilma and Earl Meyers, and wife, Norma Chandler. He leaves behind: daughter, Karen and spouse Al Spungen; son P. Bruce, Jr.; son, Lane; daughter, Stacey and spouse John Williams; daughter Brenda and spouse Timothy Rhodes; son, Luke and spouse Tina; sister Carol; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Phil will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A visitation will be held 10- 11 a.m., Thurs., Aug. 23, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Fri., Aug. 24, at El Dorado Springs City Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cancer Action www.canceractionkc.org.