Wednesday, June 14, 2023 11:18 am

Roy E. Chandler, age 91, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

A native of Rutherford County, Roy was the son of the late C. A. and Bessie Chandler. Roy was a circulation manager for the Asheville Citizen Times, and for the Hendersonville Times News.

In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his three brothers, Leonard Chandler, Charles Chandler, and Boyce Chandler, and two sisters, Lucille Bailey, and Ruth Smith.

Roy is survived by his wife of 72 years, Joyce G. Chandler, daughter, Carol C. Sullivan (Mike), two granddaughters, four great-grandsons.

The family received friends June 9 at McMahan's Funeral Home. The graveside service was held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills in memory of Roy; PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.