Chandler H. Chasteen

Mr. Chandler Harris Chasteen, who was born in Griffin, Georgia on January 9, 1934, was delivered to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Chandler had been at Brightmoor Nursing Home since February 2, 2015, but a resident of Griffin his entire life except for a tour of duty in the Army, which he served in Germany. He was the son of Jesse Dolphus and Kathleen Smith Chasteen who preceded him in death as well as all his siblings; brothers, William Harold, Andrew Dolphus, James Wilson, Jesse Howard, Homer Odell, Julian Bonnelle, Chesley K.; sisters, Irene Chasteen, Corrine Holcombe, Nora Mae Hurford, Catherine Bethune and Agnes Marie Howell. Chandler was employed for 30 years at Pomona Products Company until their demise in 1984 and was the last employee to leave. For a short time, he owned and operated a Landscaping and Grading Business, then in 1986 began Chasteen’s Trucking, which moved to Barnesville in 1993 and remained until he closed the business in 2010. He finally retired from CMC of Griffin, LLC where he worked for his son. Having been a trucker all his life, he loved nothing more than his family and traveling. From a pick up camper, fifth wheel and finally a motor home, camping throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico was his enjoyment. He truly loved life behind the wheel. Chandler is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 56 years, Betty Dean Bailey Chasteen and their children, Cheryl Denise Coleman and her husband, Elijah of Mableton, Cary Dewitt Chasteen and his wife, Melissa of Griffin, Rocky Elizabeth Patacsil and her husband, Jason of New Bern, NC; grandchildren, Chase and Cassie Coleman, Colter Chasteen, Courtney, J. T. and Ryan Patascil; brothers-in-law who were like his children, Len Bailey, Geep Bailey and wife, Cindy; sisters-in-law, Lula Chasteen and Jamesette Chasteen. Visitation for Mr. Chandler H. Chasteen will be at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home on Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. A good and faithful member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, 1304 Barnesville Road, Griffin, and his funeral service will be held there on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 at 2:00pm. Reverend Jesse Dasher and Reverend Argin Floyd will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Chandler H. Chasteen

January 9, 1934 - March 31, 2015