He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Monticello Church of Christ. He was the son of the late W. C. Chambers and Patsy Patrick Chambers and was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. He was an avid gardener and golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie Ivon Douglas Chambers of Monticello; four daughters, Karan Mathis of Vilonia, Jane Coleman of Lowell, Nancy Trantham of Monticello and Sue Taylor of Sheridan; two sons, James Dye, Jr. of Pangburn and Mark McMillan of Rochester, NY; three brothers, Bill Chambers of Jasper, TX, Lawrence Chambers of Royce City, TX and Rudolph Chambers of Longview, TX; three granddaughters, seven grandsons and two great granddaughters.
Condolences(27)
Josh and Angie Frost
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Aunt Nellie: I am so sorry to hear about D.W.'s passing. He was a great man, and I have a lot of memories of him out at the old mini golf course, while growing up. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Ted Scallion
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, March 15, 2011 My great uncle Dee. I'll never forget the family reunions at the old farm. Dee, his brothers and sisters, including my grandmother Ernestine, and all the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren packed into that little house with Tommie and the women cooking. That was a special time in my life and I'll never forget any of them, especially Dee. He was, by far, my favorite of them all, with Lawrence a close second. Rudolph, you scared me. WC, I'm not lazy, no matter what you say. I miss all of you. I just heard the news today and apologize for not making it to the service.Denise Smith-Frost
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Aunt Nellie and Family, I am so sorry about D.W. and sorry I was not here to attend the service. I have been praying for all of you as I am sure you have for us. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. God bless all of you in the days ahead. Love you.Marty & Sandra Baker
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 13, 2011 Our prayers are with the Chambers family. D.W. was a fine Christian example. I always enjoyed the time we would spend visiting as he recalled his childhood with my mother and her family in Bowser. D.W. was our buddy and will be missed. May his family find comfort knowing he has gone to be with his Heavenly Father.Mary Ann Stone
Almyra, AR Sunday, March 13, 2011 Dear Chambers family,My thoughts & prayers are with you today & in the days to come as you face your tomorrows. I pray God will lay his hand of comfort on you all.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Stone
Jane Jo Summerford
, TX Sunday, March 13, 2011 You are in my prayers at this time of loss. May God sustain you and give you the strength and peace you need in dealing with the separation from your loved one.Lee and Mimie Scallion
hot springs, AR Sunday, March 13, 2011 I'm very sorry for your loss. My Great Uncle Dee was always a special guy to me. I have very good memories of him as a kid. please accept our sincere condolences.Tiny Irons
Keller, TX Sunday, March 13, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with you and I will keep you all in my prayers.Tiny
Sharon & Mark Barnes
Naples, FL Sunday, March 13, 2011 Sue, Nancy & family, may God give you the strength you need during this sad time. We are so sorry for your loss. May Good bless each and every member of your family.Jo Ann Trotter
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 13, 2011Jane may God bless you and your family
Class of 1989
Kimberly Jefferson
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 12, 2011 You will be missed.Claudia White
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 12, 2011 To W. C. and the other families members, I send my sinc ere thoughts and prayers your way. May God be with you and all of the family during this time.Leslie McKiever
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 12, 2011 Mrs. Chambers and Family,I am so sorry for your loss. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family's. Please let me know if you need anything. With deepest sympathy, Leslie, Andrew and Bradley
Rick and Wanda Fox
Royse City, TX Saturday, March 12, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time. We know how much this dear brother meant to our friends Lawrence and Olive and their children. It is never easy to give up a brother or sister from this earth, but our heavenly Father also has plans for his children and wants them all to come home to be with Him.Rev. & Mrs. Shay Gillespie
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 12, 2011 We are sorry to hear about the loss of your husband . We will keep you and your family in our prayers. But remember earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God keep you is our prayer.Billy & Jody Gladden
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 12, 2011 Sorry to hear of your loss. D. W. was a lot of fun and was a great man! Praying for your family.Lois Sanders
monticello, AR Saturday, March 12, 2011 So sorry for your Loss;Prayers for you Nancy and all of your family;Carolyn Smith
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 11, 2011 Nellie and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers will be with you. Lean heavily on the Lord and each other at this time and the days to come. Treasure your memories.Carol Newell
Columbus, MS Friday, March 11, 2011 Jane, I am so sorry. My prayers are with your family. Wish I could have been with you.Diane Ferrell
monticello, AR Friday, March 11, 2011 Ms. Nellie and family, I am sorry to hear about D.W.. We are out of town and cannot be there but our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless and keep you in his care.Cathleen O'Hearn
Bells, TX Friday, March 11, 2011 You were one of a kind and I will never forget you. I will also keep in my heart the I love you that you told me on the phone while you were in the hospital.Today the real meaning of memories are just that and they are so precious.
We had some great times on the farm when Grandmother and Granddad were alive. Especially at Christmas when everyone would come in.
As kids we would play ball, go catch the old plow mule and cut down Christmas trees out in the pasture.
So you see God has blessed our family so much, but we are very selfish to let each other go home.
I will always love you Uncle DW and hopefully in the future we will be back together.
Lainey Brandt
Hood River, OR Friday, March 11, 2011 My deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time. God bless.David & Pam Ussery
Rockwall, TX Friday, March 11, 2011 You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 11, 2011 Sue, I have thought so much about you and your family since you shared the news with me. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please remember you can call me anytime you need to. I will continue to pray for all of you. I know this is such a difficult time. Remember all the good times with him.Larry Pasley
Alexandria, LA Friday, March 11, 2011 My heart goes out to DW's family. I preached at his home congregation for 15 years. One thing I would like to share with you happened when he was about 75 years old. He came to me and said that he had never given a devotional in church before but he thought he would like to give one. He did a great job and was put on the list to give devotionals. I was very impressed that a man of 75 yrs old would step up and get out of his comfort level to do something like that. It took great courage. I loved D.W. and would have come to his funeral but I have a commitment to preach 3 hours away that day.Hope McClellan
Lufkin, TX Friday, March 11, 2011 Uncle Dee was one of the special ones. I will miss him.Sue Dye Taylor
Sheridan, AR Friday, March 11, 2011 I love you and I know you will still be with me in my heart and by my side for the rest of my life. I am happy that you have made your sweet journey to be with your Heavenly Father and your family. Please remember I don't want you to argue with the Angels. Your loving daughter, Sue