AMBOY – Eugene T. Chandler, 76, of Amboy passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, after a brief illness.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. A prayer service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation rites are to follow with burial of cremains to take place at a later date at St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy.
He was born on April 16, 1948, in Amboy, the son of Leo and Irene Chandler. He was a graduate of Amboy High School and a Vietnam War veteran.
He is survived by his brothers, Dale (Glenna) Chandler of Mayfield, Ky., and Kevin (Trenton) Chandler of Amboy; sisters, Colleen Howard of Dixon, Patricia (Ed) Reglin of Amboy and Julia (Tom) Hoak of Polo; two nieces and several nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Lawrence Chandler and Dennis Chandler.
Gene worked at Motor Wheel in Mendota and Seal Master in Aurora until their closures. He was an avid collector and enthusiast of cars, trains, airplanes, and ships. Beyond collecting items, he had a vast knowledge of the history and operations of these vehicles. He also was an avid gardener in his retirement. He always had a sweet and sunny disposition to all who knew Gene.
A memorial has been established to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.
