JAMES R. CHANDLER, JR., SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK

James R. Chandler, Jr. age 76 of Sparrowbush, NY passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his home.  He was born on December 29, 1938 in Sparrowbush, NY the son of James R. Chandler, Sr. and Helen Cherry Chandler.  Jim retired as a Senior Investigator with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, New York State Police, Troop F, Middletown, NY.  He  served as Supervisor for the Town of Deerpark  from 1999-2003. He was a member of the P.B.A., New York State Police and a member of the Antique Auto Club of America.  Jim married Mary J. Banach Chandler who survives at home.  He is also survived by his three sons, Jeff Chandler and his wife Lisa  of Tampa, Florida, James Chandler, III of Tampa, Florida, Paul Banta and his wife Kelly of Sparrowbush, two daughters, Vicki Blair and her husband Allen of North Carolina, Barbara Sauschuck and her husband Randy of Sparrowbush, his sister Joy Ryerson and her husband David of Glen Spey, Cherry Behrens and her husband Roy of Melbourne, Florida, nine grandchildren, Taylor, Erin, Jarod, Cameron,Tyler, Michelle, Melissa, Jeffrey, and Jason, four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  He was pre-deceased by his son Kevin Scott Chandler in 1962.  Visitation will be held  Wednesday, May 20, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21 at 11AM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate.  Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Tribute Program, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN  38101-9908.  Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.