Cleophas Thomas Chandler, enjoyed playing saxophone
Cleophas Thomas Chandler of Georgetown passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, with his wife by his side. He was the only child born to the late George and Mary Chandler, April 1, 1937.
Cleophas attended Mary N. Smith High School in Accomack County, Va. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy, then went on to Tyler Barber School in New York. He later went to work at the Division of Motor Vehicles in Georgetown, where he held the position of driver improvement officer.
Cleophas was a member of The Bible Church of Christ Inc. in Dagsboro. He served as administrator, deacon, Sunday school teacher, and saxophone player. He was a supporter of the Sussex Tech Ravens basketball team, holding season tickets for years. From the bleachers he would keep the referees straight, letting them know when they made a bad call.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Damita Chandler; a grandson, Chad Conquest; and a nephew, Warren Lewis.
Cleophas leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 63 years, Ruth Lewis Chandler; two sons, Steve Bailey (Cassandra) of Accomac, Va., and Kenneth Chandler; two daughters, Renell Beach (Rufus Jr.) of Accomac, and Debra Conquest of Melfa, Va.; five grandchildren, Rufus Beach III, Darrell Conquest, Jerry Sweat, Christopher Harmon, and Josiah Chandler; sister-in-law, Lucy Redden (Donald); and three nephews, Rodney Lewis, Gregory Smith, and Tim Smith.
A celebration of life service will be held at noon, Saturday, Feb. 26, at The Bible Church of Christ, 28773 W. Diamond Dr., Dagsboro. Family and friends may visit two hours prior to service. Interment will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: CHEER Community Center 546 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Professional service entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home.
