Donald LeRoy Chandler, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Spotsylvania, VA.

He was a Marine Corp Veteran who loved his guns and cars. Donald spent most of his life as a Fireman retiring as Engineer of Fire Boat 1. 

Survivors include two sons, James Franklin Minter, Sr. and Robert Lee Minter, Sr. (Linda); 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Viola Rutter; his wife, Gladys Lucille Chandler; and a daughter-in-law, Rose Marie Minter. 

The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, VA. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024 at Quantico National Cemetery with military honors. 

Online condolences may be sent to his family at foundandsons.com.

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