“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 heaven belongs to such as these.” - Matthew 19:14
Robert Louis Chandler, III, affectionately known as "Tre'" was born on August 23, 2014, to Robert Chandler, Jr. and Michelle Meeks Chandler. He was the younger brother of Danielle Chandler and was a blessing to so many during his eight years on Earth. Tre' was an intelligent and kind third grade student at Idlewild Elementary School. He thoroughly enjoyed playing NBA2k on his Xbox, collecting diecast cars and Pokémon cards, and riding his Power Wheels motorcycle. He also enjoyed traveling, especially flying and staying in hotels. He was most excited about being a member of the basketball team at Hope Church. He also took swimming lessons on the University of Tennessee campus and was in the chess club at school.
His family rejoices in the knowledge that both Tre' and Danielle accepted Jesus into their hearts and were baptized at Keel Avenue Baptist Church on September 11, 2022. Tre' is welcomed home by his "Nana", Mrs. Paulette Meeks, maternal grandmother. Along with his parents and big sister, Danielle, Tre' leaves behind to cherish his memory his paternal grandmother, Alvernell Chandler and step grandmother, Marva Lovelace Chandler; grandfathers, Robert L. Chandler, Sr. and Robert E. Meeks; aunts Melinda Chandler Stubbs and Janelle Meeks; uncles Gregory Chandler, Robert A. Meeks, and Gerald Stubbs, Sr.; two beloved first cousins, Gerald D. Stubbs, Jr., and McKenzie Stubbs; along with many, MANY extended family members.
Pallbearers Pallbearers
Rev. Brandon Parrish
Rev. Richard Young
Rev Cleveland Jones
Bro. Tarvis Phillips
Flower Bearers Flower Bearers - Interment - - Interment -
Keel Avenue Baptist Church Youth Ministry
Memorial Park Cemetery Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 Poplar Avenue 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38119 Memphis, TN 38119
Acknowledgements Acknowledgements
Our family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming acts of kindness that have Our family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming acts of kindness that have been shown to us during this very difficult time. We deeply and sincerely appreciate that love and support been shown to us during this very difficult time. We deeply and sincerely appreciate that love and support that you continue to provide to us. Words cannot express our gratitude to Pastor Robert C. Jones and the that you continue to provide to us. Words cannot express our gratitude to Pastor Robert C. Jones and the members of the Keel Avenue Baptist Church; you've been there for us throughout this entire process. We members of the Keel Avenue Baptist Church; you've been there for us throughout this entire process. We sincerely appreciate the Hill Chapel Missionary Baptist Church family for so graciously extending your sincerely appreciate the Hill Chapel Missionary Baptist Church family for so graciously extending your facilities to us. We would also like to give special recognition to Pastor Linda Key and the members of St. facilities to us. We would also like to give special recognition to Pastor Linda Key and the members of St. Luke Outreach Ministry for all that you have done. We would like to recognize the faculty, staff and Luke Outreach Ministry for all that you have done. We would like to recognize the faculty, staff and students of the Idlewild Elementary School for nurturing our children and supporting us during this time. students of the Idlewild Elementary School for nurturing our children and supporting us during this time. Additionally, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the staff of the St. Jude Children's Research Additionally, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the staff of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Ridgeway Middle School, Hope Church Grizzlies Basketball and the Hospital, Ridgeway Middle School, Hope Church Grizzlies Basketball and the Greater New Oakshire Greater New Oakshire ffamily. amily.
Services entrusted to: Services entrusted to: R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Home R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Home 2944 Walnut Grove Road 2944 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN, 38111 Memphis, TN, 38111
