William Chandler, III
Posted Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 12:00 am
William "Bill" Parron Chandler, III, 75, Dixon, Missouri, passed away Saturday,
March 6, 2021, at his residence.
He was born May 4, 1945, to William Parron and Mae Beatrice (Cogswell)
Chandler, Sr., in Persia, Iowa.
He was united in marriage to Nina Ann (Heck) Chandler.
Bill served in the U1945-2021.S. Marine Corps from 1965-1975 and was awarded
the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service
Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the MUC, the PUC, the NUC, the Vietnam MUC,
and the Vietnam Civic Action (1st Class). He worked as a self-employed computer
technician for the remainder of his working life, prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by wife Nina; parents William and Mae; and brother Clinton H. Chandler.
A graveside funeral service, with military honors, was held at the Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.
Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon.
William Parron Chandler, III of Dixon, Missouri
William "Bill" Parron Chandler III, 75, of Dixon, Missouri, was born May 4,
1945, at Persia, Iowa, a son of William Parron and Mae Beatrice (Cogswell) Chandler,
Sr. He departed this life Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his residence.
Bill was united in marriage to Nina Ann (Heck) Chandler, who preceded her
husband in death on September 18, 2008. His parents and one brother, Clinton H. Chandler, also predeceased him.
In 1965, Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served until he
was honorably discharged in 1975, at the rank of Sergeant E-5. Bill served at various duty stations and was
awarded and entitled to wear the National Defense Service Medal, the Good
Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the MUC,
the PUC, the NUC, the Vietnam MUC, and the Vietnam Civic Action (1st Class). A
man of excellent character, Bill's "Honorable Discharge" is a testimony of
honest and faithful service to his country during the Vietnam War.
After his military discharge, Bill worked as a self-employed computer
technician for the remainder of his working life, prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Three nieces, one nephew, other relatives, and dear friends survive Bill.
A graveside funeral service, with military honors, was held for Mr. William P.
Chandler, III in the Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. He was
laid to rest with his beloved wife and friend, Nina.
Cards and memorials in memory of Mr. William P. Chandler III or correspondence
to his family may be mailed in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box EE, Dixon, Missouri 65459.
As we remember our Veterans and prepare for Thanksgiving, in memory of our
beloved Uncle and friend, please say thank you to a service member. Online
condolences may be shared with the family of Mr. William P. Chandler III at www.birminghammartinfuneralhomes.com