Winston G. Chandler - Obituary & Service Details

Winston G. Chandler

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Roller-McNutt Funeral Home

Hwy 65 South

Clinton, AR 72031

Thursday, July 22, 2004

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Walnut Grove Cemetery

Hwy 95 West

Clinton, AR 72031

Thursday, July 22, 2004

11am Graveside

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Walnut Grove Cemetery

Hwy 95 West

Clinton, AR 72031

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Winston G. Chandler

of Little Rock, AR

October 19, 1919 - July 20, 2004

Winston Griggs Chandler, Sr., age 84, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2004. He was born October 9, 1919, to Lester and Mattie Chandler of Walnut Grove, Arkansas in Van Buren County. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ouida (Hunnicutt) Chandler; three sons, Winston Chandler, Jr. and wife Sharon, Mike Chandler and wife, Linda, Jeff Chandler and wife, Nancy, ten Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren; and a sister, Opal Kidd Koone. Winston was preceeded in death by a brother, Wendell Chandler. Winston attended the University of the Ozarks, University of Arkansas, and Arkansas Law School, graduating with LLB and JD degrees. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force, four years active duty during World War II. He was a bomber pilot and retired a Major. Following his stint in the service, he and Ouida returned to Clinton and opened Chandler 5 & 10 Cent Store. After a few years, they sold out and he attended law school. They settled in Little Rock, where he owned and operated Chandler Trailer Convoy, a nationwide transportation company, from 1953 until 1986. His community service included stints on the Pulaski County School Board for eleven years, member of the President's Development Council of Harding University, member of the Arkansas History Commission, Lions Club, and Sons of the American Revolution. He was a member of the National Democratic Finance Council in the mid-70s, and was Chairman of the South East Section in 1976. In 1962, Winston mounted a campaign for the United States Senate, opposing Senator J. William Fulbright. One of his campaign speeches was noted for being the first political oratory to be broadcast via satellite to other parts of the globe. In 1966, he entered the Democratic Primary for Governor of the state of Arkansas. Winston remained active as an advisor and consultant on both the local, state and national scene until his passing. Winston was a member of the church of Christ for 36 years, serving as an elder, deacon and worship leader. In recent years, he attended and was a vital member of the non-denominational Little Rock church. Music was always a big part of his life. He taught rural singing schools all over Arkansas and Missouri, was a member of the McDonald Stamps-Baxter radio quartet, and performed "coat-to-coast" on radio's Gene Autry Melody Ranch program in April of 1943. Graveside services will be 11 AM on Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Walnut Grove Cemetary near Clinton, Arkansas. A celebration of a life well-lived will be 11 AM on Friday, July 23rd, at Little Rock church, 10701 West Baseline, Little Rock. (501-455-0900). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Winston's name to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 11324 Arcade Drive, Little Rock, 72212. (501) 217-0321. Arrangements by Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.

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