John Irving Chandler, 73 of Tampa was born July 15, 1949 in Palatka, Florida. He was the son of the late John Chandler Sr and Catherine Parnell Chandler.

John was educated at Central Academy High School, Class of 1967 and attended St. Johns Community College. John worked as a commercial carrier. Later he became self-employed. John was full of life and was very loving. Many knew him as "Boe". He enjoyed watching football, playing baseball, basketball and most of all spending time with his loving family.

On Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023 "God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth- and saw Boe's tired face. He put his arms around him and took him to his eternal resting place. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cathrine Chandler.

He leaved to cherish his memories:

Wife, Melinda Martin, Sons, Thyron Chandler, Reginald "Reggie" (Tiffany) Chandler, John Ervin (Ebony) Chandler, Shawn (Aleah) Chandler, Sedrick Chandler, Stephon (Mikelle) Martin, Steven Price. Daughter Jontae (Ryian) Chandler, (Sisters), Carolyn (Earl) Barnwell, Vivian Chandler- Johnson, Geraldine Chandler. 20 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grand Child and a host of loving relatives and friends.

Visitation & Viewing 4pm to 6pm Friday April 21st D.A. Boyd & Sons Memorial Chapel, 924 Reid St Palatka, FL 32177, Celebration of Life 11 am Saturday April 22nd Greater L.I.F.E. Christian Church, 3770 Old Keystone Road Tarpon Springs, FL 34688. Interment : Oakhill West Cemetery, 2900 Crill Avenue Palatka, FL