Emory "Lee" Chambers, 71, of Bedford passed away from this life Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Brown's Memorial Chapel. Interment: Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lee was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Grapeland. He was the son of William Emory and Annie Lou Chambers. He spent his early years in the Birdville area, moving to Irving in 1951. He was a graduate of Irving High School and later the University of North Texas. His corporate accounting profession spanned several decades, crossing many industries. A natural leader, Lee not only mentored his personnel, but also cultivated many long and lasting friendships. His life was further enriched by various opportunities to serve within their church communities. From mission trips to the Appalachians and serving in leadership to Evangelistic Outreach and the hosting of weekly small groups, Lee was enthusiastically involved in serving God and all those around him. Lee's sense of humor and strong sense of family endeared him to all.
Survivors: Memories of his life will forever be cherished by his wife of 52 years, Norma; son, Keith Chambers and wife, Nancy; daughters, Laura Chambers and Helen Chambers and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Britani, Mickey, Cara and Kayla; sister, Cora Cogdell and husband, Jim; brother, William Earl Chambers and wife, Dorothy; beloved brother-in-law, John Collins and wife, Betty; sister-in-law, Dorothy Moeller; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on December 1, 2009
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Brown's Memorial Chapel. Interment: Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lee was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Grapeland. He was the son of William Emory and Annie Lou Chambers. He spent his early years in the Birdville area, moving to Irving in 1951. He was a graduate of Irving High School and later the University of North Texas. His corporate accounting profession spanned several decades, crossing many industries. A natural leader, Lee not only mentored his personnel, but also cultivated many long and lasting friendships. His life was further enriched by various opportunities to serve within their church communities. From mission trips to the Appalachians and serving in leadership to Evangelistic Outreach and the hosting of weekly small groups, Lee was enthusiastically involved in serving God and all those around him. Lee's sense of humor and strong sense of family endeared him to all.
Survivors: Memories of his life will forever be cherished by his wife of 52 years, Norma; son, Keith Chambers and wife, Nancy; daughters, Laura Chambers and Helen Chambers and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Britani, Mickey, Cara and Kayla; sister, Cora Cogdell and husband, Jim; brother, William Earl Chambers and wife, Dorothy; beloved brother-in-law, John Collins and wife, Betty; sister-in-law, Dorothy Moeller; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on December 1, 2009
Emory "Lee" Chambers, 71, of Bedford passed away from this life Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Brown's Memorial Chapel. Interment: Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lee was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Grapeland. He was the son of William Emory and Annie Lou Chambers. He spent his early years in the Birdville area, moving to Irving in 1951. He was a graduate of Irving High School and later the University of North Texas. His corporate accounting profession spanned several decades, crossing many industries. A natural leader, Lee not only mentored his personnel, but also cultivated many long and lasting friendships. His life was further enriched by various opportunities to serve within their church communities. From mission trips to the Appalachians and serving in leadership to Evangelistic Outreach and the hosting of weekly small groups, Lee was enthusiastically involved in serving God and all those around him. Lee's sense of humor and strong sense of family endeared him to all.
Survivors: Memories of his life will forever be cherished by his wife of 52 years, Norma; son, Keith Chambers and wife, Nancy; daughters, Laura Chambers and Helen Chambers and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Britani, Mickey, Cara and Kayla; sister, Cora Cogdell and husband, Jim; brother, William Earl Chambers and wife, Dorothy; beloved brother-in-law, John Collins and wife, Betty; sister-in-law, Dorothy Moeller; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on December 1, 2009
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Brown's Memorial Chapel. Interment: Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lee was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Grapeland. He was the son of William Emory and Annie Lou Chambers. He spent his early years in the Birdville area, moving to Irving in 1951. He was a graduate of Irving High School and later the University of North Texas. His corporate accounting profession spanned several decades, crossing many industries. A natural leader, Lee not only mentored his personnel, but also cultivated many long and lasting friendships. His life was further enriched by various opportunities to serve within their church communities. From mission trips to the Appalachians and serving in leadership to Evangelistic Outreach and the hosting of weekly small groups, Lee was enthusiastically involved in serving God and all those around him. Lee's sense of humor and strong sense of family endeared him to all.
Survivors: Memories of his life will forever be cherished by his wife of 52 years, Norma; son, Keith Chambers and wife, Nancy; daughters, Laura Chambers and Helen Chambers and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Britani, Mickey, Cara and Kayla; sister, Cora Cogdell and husband, Jim; brother, William Earl Chambers and wife, Dorothy; beloved brother-in-law, John Collins and wife, Betty; sister-in-law, Dorothy Moeller; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on December 1, 2009
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