Douglas M. Chandler 1942-2025

He was born June 12, 1942, in Durham, North Carolina, son of the late Coy W. and Ruby Castleberry Chandler.

Douglas enlisted in the United States Army in May 1962; he received the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged in May 1964.

He was a retiree of the Schwebel’s bakery, where he kept in touch with lifelong friends of the bakery until the very end. He was a member of AA and was a major contributor to the program for over 22 years. Douglas also was a member of the Masons back in the 1980s.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends on his patio overlooking his flowers and garden. He also loved watching the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians.

Left to cherish Douglas’ memories are his son, Douglas (Courtnay) Chandler; daughter, Dena (Mark) Schneider; stepson, Damaskus (Tosha) Fotou; and his brothers, Rickey and Melvin Chandler. He also leaves his seven grandchildren, Alexis Fotou, Brooke Chandler, Leanne Chandler, Sarah Beight, Jenna Beight, Liam Fotou and Elias Fotou; plus three great-grandchildren, Juliana Hill, Carson Powell and Kingston Figueroa. He also leaves behind his beloved niece, Christa Schall.

Douglas was preceded in death by his wife, Helena Fotou Chandler, and siblings, Joe, Barbara, Joyce, Bellita, Linda, Shirley, Helen and Margie.

A private service was held Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Fox Funeral Home in Boardman, with military honors.

Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Douglas may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the Chandler family.

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