Timothy A. Chandler, 46, of Murphysboro, passed away at 11 a.m. Sunday June 14, 2020, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Illinois. Timothy was born on August 31, 1973, in Murphysboro, Illinois to Stanley and Bertha (Clover) Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a beloved member of the New Life Tabernacle Church in Murphysboro. He loved children and he liked to play school. He is survived by his mother Bertha Chandler of Murphysboro; one brother Chad Chandler of Murphysboro; one sister-in-law Brandy Chandler of Murphysboro, and three nieces Ellarie Chandler, Whitney (Josh) Roman, and Haley Chandler all of Murphysboro. He is preceded in death by his father, one brother Travis Chandler and one nephew Jeffery Chandler. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday, June 26, 2020 (PLEASE NOTE DATE) at New Life Tabernacle, and burial will be at Murdale Gardens of Memory in Murphysboro Illinois. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday. Memorials may be made to the New Life Tabernacle in Timothy's memory. For more information, please visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.