This fund is to help with his family with expenses. Grinder was a loving father, husband, grandfather, son and Brother he loved to ride his motorcycle and be around his brothers. Anything you can donate is greatly appreciated.



Jonathan "Grinder" Chandler, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his home. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Ron and Beverly Norris Chandler of Burnsville. He was a 1994 graduate of Mountain Heritage High School, where he excelled in football. For the past 22 years, he was a partner in Heritage Tree Service. Jon was a loving husband, father and grandfather, whose greatest joy in life was helping others and riding his Harley, with his many friends.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife; Rachel Carroll Chandler; sons Corey Stephen Chandler and wife Isabella and their daughter: Lila of Burnsville and Jonathan Lewis Chandler of the home; a sister: Leah Davidson and husband Matt; and a brother: Jeremy Chandler and wife Misty all of Burnsville, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.