William D. Chambers "Dee", age 77, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Elmcroft Senior Living of Washington Twp. Surrounded by his family on January 6, 2017.
Dee was born on May 25, 1939 in Whitley City, Kentucky to William P. and Ruth S. Chambers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lillian E. Chambers (Martindale), and his daughter, Shonda J. Chambers. He is survived by his sons, Raymond L. Shannon (Melissa Norman) and Daniel W. Chambers (James Schultz); his daughters, Rhonda D. Carroll (Keith Walkine), Hannah E. Gardner (Jamie) and Rebekah L. Chambers; brother, Harold E. Chambers (Chris); sister, Janice Chambers Austin; his first wife and friend, Pamela J. Chambers; 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who loved him and he loved dearly. Dee was a loving father, husband and grandfather.
Dee loved living in the country and his horses. He was forced to give up that life due to illness and moved to Kettering, Ohio. He also loved watching football and boxing.
A special thanks to the staff at Elmcroft Senior Living and to Hospice of Dayton for their loving care and support during this past year.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 10-11am at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). The service will follow at 11am. Burial will take place at Royal Oaks Memorial Gardens.