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Rev. L. Ray Chandler, Jr. - Pastor
"Bios
are always hard to do because you are never sure if you are giving the
information people want to know or if you are boring people with too much
information.
"I
met this wonderful girl from Franklin, TN. by the name of Katherine Ray while
we were both at Lambuth College (now University). Kat’s parents, Jim and
Betty Ray, graciously allowed me to marry their only child on May 20, 1989
(Kat’s birthday). On July 8,1992 Sarah Lynn came into our lives and then 4
years later on June 7,1996 Bentley Ray came into the family.
"I
was born on July 16,1966 in Memphis where we lived till I was in sixth grade.
We moved to Dyersburg in 1978 where my father could start Chandler Acoustical
Tile Company. My father, L. R. Chandler, Sr. died in 1987 after a three-year
bout with cancer. My mother Maralyn Beck remarried several years ago to Lowell Beck
and they live in Dyersburg. Also in Dyersburg are my brother and his wife,
Burt and Jeri Chandler. My sister and her family, Kevin, Katy, Anna, and Amy,
live in Collierville.
"An
active church life has always been central to my life. In Memphis we were a
big part of the Oakhaven United Methodist Church. My parents served in many
different ways from UMYF counselors to church officials. When we moved to
Dyersburg we joined Dyersburg First where all of my family became gracious
servants and leaders.
"I
am a 1984 graduate of Dyersburg High School. In 1988 I received my Bachelor of
Arts Degree Cum Laude from Lambuth College. In 1991 I received my Master of
Divinity Degree “Thank the Laude!” from Vanderbilt University. At this
present time I have no further educational plans except for fulfilling the
educational dreams of my children. I only have one reward that I want to boast
about. I proudly am an Eagle Scout.
"My
appointments have been:
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1990-1991
Internship at Community Care Homeless Fellowship in Nashville
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1990-1991
Tucker’s Crossroads-Union-Mt. Olivet-Mary Chaffin Memorial in Lebanon
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1991-1995
Oakland —Palma in Marshall County, Kentucky
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1995-2001
Associate Minister at Emmanuel in Memphis
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2001-2002
East Trinity in Jackson
"My
loves are Jesus Christ, The United Methodist Church, my family, and my
friends. I enjoy football (UT, Steelers, Titans) and basketball (Vols, KY)
though I have no athletic skill whatsoever. I love Classic Rock, Classic
Music, and Radio Disney. My five favorite movies are Rear Window, Quiet Man,
On Golden Pond, Live and Let Die, and Footloose. My favorite books are the Harry
Potter Series."
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