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Clarence R. “Buster” Chandler Jr., age 72, of Pilot Point, TX passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Pilot Point, TX. Buster was born to Clarence Ray Chandler Sr. and Peggy Jo (Turpin) Chandler on November 18, 1950, in Sanger, TX. He met Vickie Krueger in November of 1967 and got married on November 22, 1968, in Pilot Point, TX. They had two sons, Josh Wade Chandler on July 28, 1975, and Coby Ray Chandler on December 30, 1978. Buster joined the Army from 1971-1972. He Was a veteran and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He started his first cabinet shop on July 3, 1976, with his brother Danny Chandler. He grew his cabinet shop from a small two-man shop into a large company with over 260 employees, with help from his wife Vickie and two sons, Coby and Josh, as well as some amazing employees. He got to see his first grandchild, Camryn, get married on September 18, 2022, to Austin Reed. He loved building homes and seeing families settle into their new homes. He loved his family with all his heart and worked hard every day to provide them with a good life. Some of his favorite hobbies were golfing, drag racing watching his grandkids play sports, and especially watching sports with Vickie. Buster was the recipient of the Chamber Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award, long-standing board member, fundraising chair and founder of the Pilot Point Cabinet Makers soapbox challenge, and Chair of the Pilot Point Chamber Challenge Golf tournament. He mentored young entrepreneurs and offered guidance to countless local businesses. He loved Pilot Point and the community not only with his heart, but with his generosity, time, and resources . Buster is survived by his wife, Vickie of Pilot Point, TX; sons, Josh Chandler of Frisco, TX and Coby Chandler and wife Brandi of Pilot Point, TX; grandchildren, Camryn Reed, Cennady, Castle, Crew, Josh, Jett and Victoria Chandler; brother, James Ricky Chander and wife Felicia of Pilot Point, TX; sisters, Jeannine Worthy Lanier and husband Bill of Sanger, TX, Connie Simmel of Pilot Point, TX and Debrah Keith and husband Bill of Pilot Point, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Peggy Jo; grandchild, Cohen; and brother, Danny Lee Chandler. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Midway Church in Pilot Point, TX. The funeral service will begin at 11:00am with G. A. Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Belew Cemetery in Aubrey, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Mr. Clarence Ray "Buster" Chandler Jr.

November 18, 1950 - July 2, 2023