Richard John Chambers, Sr.

Mr. Richard John Chambers, Sr., age 79, of Commerce, GA died Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Chambers was born in Douglas to the late, Rufus and Genevieve LaVasser Chambers. Mr. Chambers was a member of the Homer Presbyterian Church, US Air Force, Commerce Lions Club, Retired Educator of Commerce and Banks County, and a Board member of the Jackson County Habitat for Humanity.
Mr. Chambers is survived by his wife, Anna Steele Chambers of Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Alesia Chambers of Ellijay, and Richard and Elaine Chambers of Statesboro; brother, Ramond Chambers of Clearwater, FL; granddaughters, Dr. Rachel Eddleman and Jill Crunkleton.
Funeral service will be Wednesday at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Alex Stevens officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday 2:00 PM from the Douglas City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night from 6-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Homer Presbyterian Church, Commerce Lions Club, Commerce Public Library, or Jackson County Habitat for Humanity.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce, GA is in charge of arrangements.