Jerry Donald Chandler, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, with his beloved wife, Susan, by his side. He was born in Garland, Texas, on November 12, 1960, to his loving parents, Jerry Donald Chandler, Sr. and Jean Dolores (Powell) Chandler.

J.D. grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 1979. Following high school, he began a career in the concrete industry, where he dedicated 25 years of hard work and commitment.

On August 28, 2004, J.D. married the love of his life, Susan Adams, in Able Springs, Texas. Together, they built a life centered around love, family, friendship, and traditions that will be treasured for generations. J.D. was a devoted husband who deeply loved Susan and his family and cherished the time they spent together.

J.D. had a lifelong love of sports and was naturally talented at nearly everything he tried. He enjoyed football, baseball, basketball, and bowling, and he was an avid sports fan throughout his life. His passion for sports became one of the many ways he connected with the people he loved. He especially enjoyed following his favorite teams and sharing the ups and downs of being a Dallas sports fan with family and friends.

Bowling was an especially important part of J.D.'s life. He spent more than 50 years in the bowling community, forming countless friendships and becoming part of a close-knit family of bowlers. He loved the camaraderie, the competition, and most of all, the people. For many years, league nights were an important part of his routine, and he became known for making his rounds and saying goodbye to everyone at the bowling center before heading home. The friendships he made through bowling were lifelong and meaningful, and he leaves behind many friends who will remember him fondly.

J.D. also enjoyed staying active, working out, visiting casinos, and trying his luck. But his greatest enjoyment came from the people around him and the memories they created together.

Family was at the heart of J.D.'s life. Christmas was his favorite time of year, and anyone who saw the lights and decorations covering his front yard during the holidays knew just how much the season meant to him. After his mother passed away in 1998, J.D. and Susan carried on the family's Christmas Eve traditions. Their home was opened to family, friends, and anyone who might otherwise have been alone. It was never a small gathering, and there was always room for one more. J.D. had a generous heart and made people feel welcome, loved, and included.

J.D. was also a beloved uncle who shared a particularly close bond with his nephew, who was born in the summer of 1973. With only eight years between J.D. and his sister, they grew up more like brothers, making their relationship especially close. From childhood, J.D. was admired for his athletic ability, his strength, and the way he seemed to be good at everything he did. Their shared love of sports became a connection that lasted for more than five decades, growing into a lifelong friendship filled with conversations about family, sports, life, and everything in between.

During the final year of his life, J.D. faced significant health challenges. After becoming ill nearly a year ago, he spent much of the following months in and out of the hospital. He faced complications involving his liver, kidneys, stomach, and heart. Though his health gradually took away many of the activities he loved including bowling and time with friends, J.D. continued to show the strength and toughness that had defined him throughout his life. His family remained close beside him as his health declined, and he ultimately passed peacefully with Susan at his side.

J.D.'s life was defined not only by the things he enjoyed, but by the people he loved and the difference he made in their lives. He was a devoted husband, a loving family man, a loyal friend, and a cherished member of the bowling community. He welcomed people into his life and his home, created lasting traditions, and made sure those around him knew they mattered.

J.D. is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Chandler of Forney, Texas; stepdaughter, Racheal Fields, also of Forney, Texas; stepson, Jimmy Marcon and wife, Stacey, of Elkhart, Texas; granddaughters, Kayla Shadden, Samantha Fields, and Kristin Wood; grandsons, Izeah Guandique, Kolton Wood, and Elijah Guandique; great-granddaughters, Isabell Guandique and Carmen Guandique; great-grandson, Emmett Ryerson; brother, Chuck Chandler of Forney, Texas; sister, Robbie Rich; nephews, Chris Daniels, Greg Daniels, William Rich, Justin McGown, Shawn McCown, and James Anderson; nieces, Chelsea Parker, Brandi McFarland, and Lisa Gage; and a host of extended family members and dear friends.

J.D. was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Jean Chandler, and sisters, Pam Parker and Donna McCown.

J.D. will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched. The memories he created, the friendships he made, and the love he gave so freely will remain with those who knew him.

His body is now healed, and he can finally rest.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. Following the service, J.D. will be interred at Lake View Cemetery in Lavone, Texas.

The family will receive guests during a visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the funeral home.