Flint, Michigan
CHAMBERLAIN, Roderick James "Rick" - Of Flint, age 52, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Jim Garfield officiating. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Those desiring may make contributions to Carriage Town Ministries. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Rick was born in Flint, Michigan on November 11, 1958. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps with tours in Korea and Japan. He was a member of VFW Chevrolet Post #3087. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and helping others. Rick was employed by GM Truck Plant for 26 years. Surviving are three children: Bobbie and husband Robert McAllister of Grand Blanc, Ashley Chamberlain of Flint and James Chamberlain of Flint; two grandchildren, Damond Chamberlain and Hayden Chamberlain; mother, Carol Chamberlain of Grand Blanc; two brothers, Randy and wife Debra Chamberlain of Holly, Rockford and wife Glenda Chamberlain of Flint; aunt, Sandy Merrill of Fenton; uncle, Allen Chamberlain of Flint; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Selina Chamberlain; father, Vertis Ray Chamberlain; sister, Carla Chamberlain and special nephew, Ricky Chamberlain. Your condolences may be shared with the family at
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I'm so sadden by hearing about Rick's passing.We had some great time's & many laugh's, a great guy.. May God bless all of you during your time of sorrow.... R.I.P Rick & thank you for being our Friend.
Sally and Michael Bagwell
June 14, 2011 | Flint, MI
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jr Holbrook
June 13, 2011 | Nashville, MI
May God Bless your family at this time of sorrow,our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Lorrie Primm
June 13, 2011 | Marquette, MI
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
kathy pilara
June 12, 2011 | Sparta, TN
Carol and Family,
My Mom and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss.
All Our Love,
Sherry and Tanya
Tanya (Bussell) Prince
June 12, 2011 | Orlando, FL
Rick and I worked at the truck plant for many years together, we are so sorry to hear about Rick, you have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers our out to the family.
Charles Crowe
June 12, 2011 | Grayling, MI
I am so heart broken to hear that Rick is gone. So many very special memeories. I think of my many years with Ricky and Rocky. Better friends there were and are none. I would have long ago myself been gone had I not got out of Flint.
Michael Roberts Scottsdale
June 12, 2011
the first time I saw rick and slena,35 years ago,the picture I have,we where all just kids,I look at these old pictures from time to time,the good times we all had,I cant express the the sadness I feel,to his kids and family my god be with you,I am so sorry, my heart is with all of you!! my god bless you and your family old friend, carla
carla hudson
June 12, 2011 | Flint, MI
I remember Rick from High School. So sad to hear he is gone. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Marsha Williams
Marsha Williams
June 11, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale, FL