Donald Gray "Don" Chandler

Donald Gray Chandler, 59, of Raleigh, NC. Beloved son, nephew, brother, cousin, uncle and friend, died too soon on November 4, 2024. Born October 7, 1965 in Lee County to the late Clarence and Polly Chandler (nee Harrington). He was a 1983 graduate of Lee County Senior High and a graduate of UNC Chapel where he majored in Journalism.

Don is survived by his sister Anna Rhea Bordeaux and fiancé Johnny Holt, brothers Spurgeon “Spud” Chandler and Scott Chandler, nephew Steven (Lisa) Bordeaux, niece Joy (Anthony) Garner, special aunt Virginia “Ginger” Harrington, three great-nieces, two great-great nieces, close friends Jim Bitzenhofer, Crystal and Alison Maxwell-Bish, many cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister Susan Chandler and brother-in-law Richard Bordeaux.

Per Don’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be donated to Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at unclineberger.org.