James Chambers was born January 31, 1960 in Paulding, Ohio and entered into heaven on his son John’s birthday November 8, 2020 at the age of 60. He is the son of the late Dewey Chambers and Lydia Wyatt.
After the death of his father, at a very young age, he and his two sisters were raised by two remarkable women: Grandma Clem, who thought Jim could do no wrong, and Aunt Gladys whom became “Mom”
After graduating from Chaffee High School and trying the “College” Life, he married the love of his life, Mary Blattel on September 18, 1982.
Soon after, he decided to “try” law enforcement. He told Sheriff Bill Ferrell “I probably won’t be here long” and after a twenty-year career at Scott County he went to work for the Cape Girardeau Police Department. He then landed his “dream job” of becoming Chief of Police in Chaffee. He truly loved Chaffee and the people whom he served.
Over the years, he coached many baseball, softball and basketball teams in town. He loved playing golf with his buddies and spending time with his ELK Brothers. Together Jim and Mary raised three great kids Jimmy Chambers, Nikki (Marcus) LeGrand and John (Miranda Ruedrich) Chambers. Along with Miranda came his “true joy” Noah, whom he was proud to have him call him PaPa! He is also survived by his mom: Gladys Chambers, his two sisters: Nancy Chambers of Chaffee, Mo, and Mary Ann (Daryl) Wyatt of Kennett, MO. After marriage, Mary’s brothers and sisters became his: Edie (Leon) Eeftink, Darrel (Joan) Blattel, Gerald (Marge) Blattel, Sherry (Duncey), Dunseith, Patsy (Dale) Tenkhoff and Brad Blattel. A special godson: Mac Sadler and family.
Mr. Chambers was preceded in death by his Grandma Clem, Grandma Elsie Scott, Grandma Anne Glastetter, Grandpa Bud Wyatt, his in-laws: Norman “Boss” and Rose “Tootie” Blattel
There will be a memorial visitation, Thursday November 12, 2020 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Missouri.
Prayer Service will start at 5 pm with the ELK service immediately following.
Memorial Visitation will follow until 8 pm. Funeral mass will be at 11 am on Friday November 13, 2020 at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee with Father Joe Kelly, Father John Harth and Father Mike McDevitt officiating.
Committal will follow in the St. Ambrose Catholic Church.
