Thomas Chandler obituary: Thomas Chandler's Obituary, Orlando

In Memory Of
Thomas Scott "Scott" Chandler
1934 - 2019

Obituary photo of Thomas Chandler, Orlando-FL
Obituary photo of Thomas Chandler, Orlando-FL

In Memory Of
Thomas Scott "Scott" Chandler
1934 - 2019

Scott Chandler of Titusville, Florida and Indianapolis, Indiana departed this life on May 18, 2019. He was the son of George Dana Chandler and Wilma (Dunkle) Chandler. He married his college sweetheart Marilyn Joan Chandler in Indianapolis April 13, 1957. Scott loved people, sports and the many wonders of nature. He loved fishing and hunting and was formidable foe when playing bridge or poker.

Scott thrived on competitive athletics. He was co captain of his Lawrence Central High school basketball and football teams. He graduated from Lawrence Central High school in 1952. He was captain on coach Tony Hinkle's 1955 Butler football team. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He graduated from Butler University in 1956. He received his master degree from Butler in 1958.

Scott had a long career in education that included teaching both biology and physical education , being an Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Career Education, Director of Personnel and Assistant Superintendent of Schools. He was instrumental in developing the curriculum of the Walker Career Center Plus overseeing its construction. He retired from the Carmel Clay school system.

Scott was president of the Carmel school foundation and member of the Carmel Indiana Rotary club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow.

Scott is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Joan Chandler and three children and their spouses. Kelly Lee Heaton ( Ed Heaton), Edward Scott Chandler ( Faith Tumeo Chandler) and Kristina Leslie Godleski (Todd Godleski). Scott was blessed with eight surviving grandchildren. He has three surviving siblings: Elizabeth Chandler; Michael Chandler ( Paula) and Charles Chandler
(Ann). Scott's grandson, John Scott Godleski preceded him in death.

Scott came to Titusville 25years ago. Scott enjoyed the beautiful view of the Indian River playing cards and playing golf with his friends in the neighborhood.

A memorial celebration of his life will be held a later date.
Scott Chandler of Titusville, Florida and Indianapolis, Indiana departed this life on May 18, 2019. He was the son of George Dana Chandler and Wilma (Dunkle) Chandler. He married his college sweetheart Marilyn Joan Chandler in Indianapolis April 13, 1957. Scott loved people, sports and the many wonders of nature. He loved fishing and hunting and was formidable foe when playing bridge or poker.

Scott thrived on competitive athletics. He was co captain of his Lawrence Central High school basketball and football teams. He graduated from Lawrence Central High school in 1952. He was captain on coach Tony Hinkle's 1955 Butler football team. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He graduated from Butler University in 1956. He received his master degree from Butler in 1958.

Scott had a long career in education that included teaching both biology and physical education , being an Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Career Education, Director of Personnel and Assistant Superintendent of Schools. He was instrumental in developing the curriculum of the Walker Career Center Plus overseeing its construction. He retired from the Carmel Clay school system.

Scott was president of the Carmel school foundation and member of the Carmel Indiana Rotary club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow.

Scott is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Joan Chandler and three children and their spouses. Kelly Lee Heaton ( Ed Heaton), Edward Scott Chandler ( Faith Tumeo Chandler) and Kristina Leslie Godleski (Todd Godleski). Scott was blessed with eight surviving grandchildren. He has three surviving siblings: Elizabeth Chandler; Michael Chandler ( Paula) and Charles Chandler
(Ann). Scott's grandson, John Scott Godleski preceded him in death.

Scott came to Titusville 25years ago. Scott enjoyed the beautiful view of the Indian River playing cards and playing golf with his friends in the neighborhood.

A memorial celebration of his life will be held a later date.

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