Jackie Lee Chandler, 79, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at his home in Carthage, Missouri. Jack was born on October 25, 1934 in La Russell, Missouri to the late Homer E. and N. Marie (Culley) Chandler. After graduating from Sarcoxie High School he made his home in Carthage, Missouri. On September 17, 1954 he was united in marriage to Bettie Jean Williams and together they shared fifty-nine happy years. Jack was a truck driver for Carthage Marble and Steadleys. Later in life Jack and Bettie enjoyed many years together running their family owned business Magneeders. He enjoyed hobbies of building and flying RC airplanes and fishing. Jack and Bettie were active members of Blake Baptist Church. The last two years of his life he devoted to the care of Bettie, his wife, his love, his rock. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother and sister in law; Harold and Mary Ruth Chandler. Jack is survived by two sons; Danny L. Chandler (Lisa) of Carthage, Missouri and Ronald G. Chandler (Nancy) of Joplin, Missouri, three grandsons; Travis Chandler of Springfield, Missouri, Dusty Chandler (Mary) of Victoria, Texas and Micah Chandler of Minnesota, two granddaughters; Becky Gazdak (David) of Orlando, Florida and DeAnna Miksell also of Orlando, Florida, five great grandsons and two great granddaughters, one brother; Garold Chandler (Donna) of La Russell, Missouri, niece; Denise Bowles (Brent), several nephews and nieces, as well as a host of other family and friends, and Jack and Bettie's beloved dog, "Happy". We would like to thank everyone for all their support, kindness and love they have shared with Jack and Bettie and their family. In-lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be made to Blake Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mr. Chandler are 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Taylor Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Missouri with Jerry Mayfield officiating. Those honoring his life as pallbearers will be Danny Chandler, Ronnie Chandler, Brent Bowles, Don Osborne, Bruce Lombard and Larry Chrisman. Visitation will Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.