Originally posted June 25, 2012 at 12:28PM
Last updated June 29, 2012 at 3:53PM
Ben Chandler, a longtime member of the Pilgrim Jubilees, died today. He joined the group in 1970. The Jubes commented on their Facebook page, “We will miss him dearly and there will never be another!”
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “services for Deacon Benjamin Chandler “Uncle Ben” of the Pilgrim Jubilees will be held, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 10:00 AM at Mt. Patmos Baptist Church, Rev. Raleigh Rucker, Senior Pastor officiating. Interment Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survivors are wife, Gloria Chandler “GiGi”; ten children, three sisters, a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held today from 10:00 AM until 8:30 PM. A celebration will be held TONIGHT at the church at 7:00 PM. Please assemble at the church at 9:30 AM for the homegoing service.”
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