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IN MEMORIUM

STYLES CHANDLER (1930 - February 2, 2010)
The Parkinson's community morns the loss of Styles H. Chandler.  Styles was a pioneer in the fight against Parkinson Disease as one of the first person's in Georgia to undergo an experimental surgery (Gamma Knife Surgery) for Parkinson's Disease.  He was a member of the Rome Support Group of the Northwest Georgia Parkinson Disease Association.  His uplifting attitude and outgoing manner will be greatly missed.   Below is an excerpt of the Obituary that was publshed in the Rome-News Tribune.

 Styles, a long-time resident of Rome and Floyd County, went to be with his Lord on February 2, 2010.  Born in 1930 in Haralson County, GA, he was a veteran of the Korean War serving as a communications specialist.  He retired in 1993 from General Electric Company.  He was a very spiritual man and a member of West Rome Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School Teacher and usher.  He was a member of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team and a charter member of the Floyd County Carpenters for Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Joy; a son, David and his wife Linda; daughters, Cindi and Lee Morris of Southaven, MS and Connie and Albert Padilla of Austin, TX; 2 grandchildren, Sean Walker and Elizabeth Padilla.  Also surviving are siblings Charlotte and Robert King of Carrollton, GA and Roger and Clara Chandler of Breman, GA.  He was preceeded in death by a son, John in 2005 and his parents:  Horace Judson and Omie Styles Chandler. 

Memorial Service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, February 6, 2010.  The Rev. Dr. Larry Draper Officiating.  In accordance with his wishes, his body was donated to Emory University School of Medicine.

 

 

 

 

 


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February 17, 2010
Atlanta, GA
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Northwest Georgia Parkinson Disease Association
APDA Information & Referral Center at Emory
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February 17, 2010:  PAN FORUM
Parkinson's Action Network Research and Public Policy Forum - Atlanta

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MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission, of the Northwest Georgia Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., is to improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson Disease and their families through education, support and advocacy.

 

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February 8, 2010:  OPEN HOUSE
Parkinson Disease Open House at Riverwood Retirement Life Community


February 17, 2010:  PAN FORUM
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April 17, 2010:  WALK FOR HOPE Annual Polk County Walk for Hope to raise awareness of Parkinson's Disease.

 

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