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Harry Chand
July 16, 1923 - July 28, 2016
A resident of Meridian, MS, passed away at 9:16 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at The Oaks Rehab Center in Meridian, MS. He was 93 years of age. He graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont with a degree in chemistry. He was also a retired chemist in the petrochemical industry. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Wilma Bridges Chand of Meridian, MS; daughter, Diane Berwick and husband, Vernon of Meridian, MS; son, Eric Chand, M.D. and wife Cheryl of Jacksonville, FL; son in law, Kelly Rambo of Dallas, TX; 5 sisters, Barbara Foster, Carmen Patella, Esther Carl, Francis Fretwell, Cynthia Smith; brother, Daniel Chand; numerous nieces and nephews; 7 grandchildren, Adam York, Summer Berwick, Jordana Stewart, Shawn Corbello, Travis Rambo, Matthew Chand, and David Chand; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Pandit and Lola Chand; daughter, Pamela Chand Rambo; 4 sisters; 4 brothers. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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