Raybon Deola Chandler, age 89, of White Bluff, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was born on December 7, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Jesse Lomax and Cora Odessa. After serving his country with honor in the United States Army, he began a successful career as a drywall contractor, eventually owning and operating his own business, Chandler Construction.

In 1982, Ray married the love of his life, Margaret, and together they shared 34 wonderful years of marriage. He found great joy in golfing, fishing, and woodworking, and he was known for his quick wit, infectious sense of humor, and unforgettable sayings. Those who knew Ray will always remember him saying, “It’s my opinion, and it should be yours too,” “I’m as tough as a pine knot,” and “I’m sweet, kind, and adorable.”

Ray is survived by his son, Ricky Chandler (Jennifer); his daughter, Cheryl Harackiewez (Robert); his stepchildren, Michael Waxman and Rachel Waxman; his brother, Eddie Chandler (Anne); his grandchildren, Lacey Smith (Patrick), Dylan Chandler (Jennifer), Garrett Chandler (Sierra), Hunter Woodard, Chloe Woodard, and Mackenzie Richardson; and his great-grandchildren, Amelia Smith, Shane Smith, Waylon Chandler, and Oaklynn Adkins.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Chandler; his father, Jesse Lomax; his mother, Cora Odessa; his brothers, Ira and Dale; his sister, Agnes; and his stepson, Chris Waxman.

A funeral service celebrating Ray’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Highway 100, Nashville, Tennessee 37221. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate the life of a man who leaves behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and unwavering love for his family.