John Richard Chambers
May 12, 1941 - January 17, 2022
John Richard Chambers, age 80, died Monday, January 17, 2022 in Van Buren, Arkansas. He was a Carpenter for Smith Cabinet Company, a farmer and held many job titles over the years. John was a Christian. He loved to sing and Praise his Lord and Savior. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and helping people. He will be remembered for his kindness, stubbornness and unique personality. He was born in Lee County Kentucky to Alex Macklin Chambers and Elora Vires Chambers. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Carole Stott Chambers of 21 years; one son Ellis Chambers; brothers Sherman E. Chambers, Henry M. Chambers, Charles W. Chambers, Robert L. Chambers, Daniel Chambers, Samuel M. Chambers, Floyd J. Chambers, Flemming “Pete” Chambers; sisters Ruth Chambers, Elizabeth Chambers and Emma E. Chambers. John is survived by his daughter’s Robin Elder and husband Ryan Elder of Altus, Arkansas; Regina Chambers of Salem, Indiana; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; two sisters Janie McCreery, Virginia Chambers, Lottie Combs; one brother Ray Chambers; and one step brother Herbert Prather. Several nieces and nephews. Private Family Memorial will be Saturday January 22, 2022. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for you to go online and leave a Memorial at Shaffer Funeral Home web.com and click on John’s Tribute and share a memory.
John Richard Chambers, age 80, died Monday, January 17, 2022 in Van Buren, Arkansas. He was a Carpenter for Smith Cabinet Company, a farmer and held many job titles over the years. John was a Christian. He loved to sing and Praise his Lord and... View Obituary & Service Information