He was a retired owner/operator of Chambers & Sons Logging, logging in Idaho and Alaska and was a Christian. He was the son of the late Robert Harry Chambers and Sylvia Linn Chambers and was preceded in death by three grandchildren. He graduated from White Hall Schools and attended Arkansas A&M, now UAM and LSU.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Harper Chambers of Central, Alaska; four sons, Tim Chambers and wife, Debbie of Springfield, OR, John Chambers of LaConner, WA, Donald Chambers and wife, Amy of North Pole, Alaska and Bill Chambers and partner, Dan of LaConner, WA; one daughter, Rita Leighton and husband, Ivan of Ketchikan, Alaska; three brothers, Harry Chambers of Cypress, TX, Danny Chambers of Belleville, TX and Dr. David Chambers, of Dumas, AR; five sisters, Betty Stafford of Barkada, AR, Evelyn McKeown of Rock Springs, AR, Margie Irbe of Jonesboro, AR, Jeanie Scarzafava of Cooperstown, N. Y. and Glenda Scogin of Monticello, AR; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Condolences(11)
Joe and Robin Wenderski
Bellingham, WA Sunday, March 25, 2012 Dear Shirley and family,We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We have many fond memories from the years Joe worked for him in Ketchikan, and will keep you and everyone in our thoughts and prayers. We have always had the greatest respect for Jack.
Patty McCormick
LaConner, WA Sunday, March 25, 2012 Larry called this morning and told me he read your Dad's obit in the Ketchican newspaper. I tried to get into both that paper and the one in Arkansas but had success with the funeral home site. Love Google. I've been thinking of your journey home with your Mom. The loss of your Dad is huge. Hugs to all. From Arkansas , Texas, Oregon, Washington and Alaska.Kathryne Burton
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 24, 2012 To all the Chambers family members: I am thinking about all of you and I am in sympathy with you.Bless you all; this wonderful family that I have known for all my school years at Drew Central and in the
county of Drew. May God ease your pain.
Mary Kathryne Crook Burton
Kenneth & Brenda McDougald
Warren, AR Thursday, March 22, 2012 Sorry to hear of your loss. Jack was a wonderful fellow & it was a pleasure to get to work with him a few years back. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.David(K.C.) & Tina McClain
Nashville, TN Thursday, March 22, 2012 Dr. Chambers, Glenda & family so sorry for the loss of your family member. May God bless you and help you through this hard & painful time. Your in our thoughts and prayers.Gladys and James Youngblood
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 22, 2012 We are so very sorry about your loss. Please accept our symathy to the entire Chambers' Family.Kevin, Kaylon, & Jimmy Taylor
Hermitage, AR Thursday, March 22, 2012 Dr. Chambers, Ms. Glenda, and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. you are in our prayers.Kaye Gibson Fletcher
Forrest City, AR Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time.K Gibson Fletcher (Rye)
daughter of late Pat Gibson Jr,
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, March 21, 2012 May God give you comfort in your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With love and sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllisterJody Stafford
Barkada, AR Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Thanks for all the love, respect ,and friendship for my Brother Jack. Thanks too, for kind expressions of love and concern for his Family at this time .Bill and Beverly Linn
St. Maries, ID Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Our hearts are heavy and saddened to hear of Jack's death. We always enjoyed his visits with us. He will be missed so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.