James Frank Chandler, 85, of Haubstadt, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

He was born on August 8, 1932 in Glezen, IN to Claude and Martha Gladys (Hoover) Chandler.

James lived in Haubstadt since 1984, coming from Princeton. He graduated from Mt. Olympus High School and served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He farmed in Gibson County and retired after 35 years from Whirlpool. James attended the New Life Church of The Nazarene in Princeton. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Haubstadt American Legion #194, and the Ft. Branch VFW #2714. He enjoyed collecting scale model antique tractors.

James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janice Mae (Lamb) Chandler of Haubstadt; children, Joy Hyneman (Bill) of Fort Branch and Jo Burns (Don) of Haubstadt; grandsons, James William and Thomas Patrick Chandler of Arizona and Seth Burns (Rebecca Cearfoss) of Evansville; great grandson, Tennison Burns of Evansville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Frank Chandler II; brothers, Claude Gene and Robert Joseph Chandler.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Pastor Andrew Johnson. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mt. Olympus. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at Colvin Funeral Home. Military graveside service by Retired Military Veterans.