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BORN
1935
DIED
2008
FUNERAL HOME
3344 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, Texas
Kenneth Chambless Obituary
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Memorials: Anyone wishing, may make a donation in Ken's name to Vitas Hospice, 817-870-7000.
Ken grew up on the north side of Fort Worth. He loved the western lifestyle. He was an avid fisherman and loved old cars. Before retirement, Ken was a designer for Kitchen Planners and Cabinet Sales in Haltom City, with his brother, Jerry. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Survivors: Wife of 54 years, Jeannette; son, Kenny Jr. (Brenda); daughters, Sallie Stewart (Bo), Debbie Steward (Ray) and Julie Woxland (Tom); grandchildren, Duane, Jennifer (Romesh), Brock(Yasaman), Josh (Mabi), Traci, Abby and Emily; great-grandsons, Nathan and Aiden; brother, Jerry Chambless (Diane); sisters, LaVeda Turner (Harry) and Bobbie Barnard; and many nieces and nephews.
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for Kenneth Chambless
kenneth chambless
March 9, 2023
MY GRANDFATHER WAS A GREAT MAN WHO TAUGHT ME MANY THINGS AND LOVED HIS FAMILY I LOVE HIM AND WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM
Jan Broxson-St. John
January 6, 2009
Jeanette, Sallie, Debbie, Kenny & Julie, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your precious Dad. I have nothing but the fondest memories of him and your sweet family. There were a lot of fun times at Decatur Ave Baptist. I will always treasure those memories. It has been a long time, and I should have kept in touch. I will keep your special family in my heart and in my prayers
Sheryl Warren
January 5, 2009
Ms. Chambless and Family,
As a neighbor, I could always depend on Mr. Chambless to wave and give me a great big smile whenever he was out, although, lately I had missed that very much due to his health. Please know that my daily prayer for you and the family is that your faith will sustain you in the coming weeks, months and years. He will be missed by all the lives he touched so graciously.
Jeannette(Mom-Nanny) Chambless
January 4, 2009
Dear Family,
You have filled my heart with such joy that words can not say what I feel. I know your Dad is smiling down on all of you for all the love and support you have given me.He was so very proud of his children and grandchildren. I love all of you so very much and I know that you will be with me and help me get through the following days of my griveing.Thank you to all of our other family and friends for their support. God Bless you All.
Mom(Nanny)
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Ron Saye
January 2, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Ron
LouAnn (Saye) Peterson
January 2, 2009
I haven’t seen Kenneth & Jeanette in a long time, but I can truly say that I had some wonderful times with the family during my grade school years. Kenneth would load up all of his children plus my brother Ron and I in his camper truck and head for Marine Creek Lake. We would eat hamburgers, pork & beans and potato chips by the camp fire and the boys would fish. I can still remember the smoke smell on our coats from the fire along with cigar smell from the cigars that Kenneth smoked. I loved that smell! Our Dad never had time to take us on outings like that….so thank you for involving us….you made us feel like part of the family.
Sallie and Bo, my very dear friends, please know how much you mean to me. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I’m here if you need me for anything.
I love you guys,
LouAnn
Julie Chambless Woxland
January 1, 2009
Dad, I miss you more than I ever thought imaginable. I am still waiting for you to come to me in my dreams - I need you, I need to talk to you, I need to know that you are truly ok. I know in my heart that you are, but I want you to tell me so. To my precious, wonderful family, we could not have made it without each other. Dad's strength showed thru each of us these past few weeks and especially these past 2 weeks. Also Debbie, I can never thank you enough for being with mom the morning dad passed. Your strength is what mom needed at that time. And to my Mom, my hero, my inspiration, my best friend, my world revolves around you and I can never thank you enough for all you have done and been for dad during his time of extreme need. You are always here for me and I'll never be able to thank you enough for what you do for me. God has truly blessed me with you and my wonderful family. I love you Dad - I love you Mom - I love you Tom and Emily, I love you my wonderful siblings, Sallie, Bo, Debbie, Kenny - Brenda & Ray, - my precious nieces and nephews Jennifer, Ro, Nathan, Brock, Yasaman, Josh, Mabi, Aiden, Abby, Traci & Eily, Duane - Jesus now has a side kick, like Tonto to Lone Ranger, when he walks with each of us. Dad, Pops, Pappa, will always be with each of us, always......
Jennifer Ganeshasundaram
December 31, 2008
I just want to add, Yasaman I love you too and I'm sorry I left you off. Pops really loved you and thought your Mom, Zoey, was a special lady.
I also want to thank everyone that came to pay their respects to Pops. It really showed our family how much he is loved.
Jen
Ben Hogan
December 31, 2008
Dearest Family, I have no way of expressing in simple words how honored I was to have been asked so many years ago by Kenneth to do his eulogy. The pressure I felt wasn’t that of speaking to a crowd, but more of how to try to express how much I loved your dad and how he impacted my life, both mentally and spiritually. He truly loved his Lord and Savior and without a doubt, I know he’s with Him at this very moment. I look forward to seeing him again when I get to goto Glory and fish with him again. You are blessed to have such a great guy for a dad. You are evidence of 'The Dash' in his life.
From your Kuz,
Ben
Jennifer Ganeshasundaram
December 31, 2008
Pops,
Ro, Nathan & I will miss you so much. You have always been a good man. You made Ro feel like family the first time you met him and I thank you for that. You taught me so many things. At times, I thought you were so mean but now that I'm older I understand the lessons you were teaching me. I'm a better person because of them. I promise you I will look after Nan and my Mom and make sure they're ok.
Mom & Nan, I love you so much. I'm always there if you need me.
Dad, Brock, Ro, Nathan, Julie, Tom, Emily, Kenny, Brenda, Abby, Traci, Debbie, Ray, Josh, Mabi, Aiden & Duane I love y'all so much and I'm so glad you're in my family.
Love Jen
Connie Upshaw
December 31, 2008
Dear Chambless family:
I just wanted to let you all know how special the service was for your husband, dad, sibling, grandpa, father-in-law was on Monday.
The friends who spoke of him had great things to say and that is such a testament to his life. His friend by marriage that first spoke assured everyone there about his salvation and gave the opportunity for everyone there to examine their hearts. What a great gift at a sad time for Kenneth to give his friends and family.
Kenny's heart felt talk about his dad was so moving along with Jennifer's sweet memories of her grandpa.
It was one of those times when you say to yourself, "I missed out not knowing this person." I'm so glad that you all had him in your lives and that you will see him again when we all go home.
God bless you sweet Chambless family,
Connie Upshaw
Kenny Chambless
December 30, 2008
Dad, I love you and will miss you very much. Thank you for being a great father and I will see you again, When the role is called up yonder I'll be there.
Abby Chambless
December 29, 2008
We all have a special memory that we will hold dear in our hearts of Pops. That may be a certain touch, sound or smell of him. Whatever that may be, we all feel he was the best grandfather. He loved each of us so much and was so proud of us no matter what we did. I will continue to make Pops proud by pursuing my dreams and finishing my schooling. Nanny, I Love You. Things will be tough for a while, but they will get better. If the Lord brings you to it, He will take you through it. Hold on to your faith and you have all of us to hold you together as well. Dad, I love you and things will get easier for you also. And to all my Aunts and Uncles and cousins, thank you for being a part of the wonderful family we have. We will stay strong and we can all get through this together. I love you all dearly...
Cheryl Eager (Childers)
December 29, 2008
My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you the peace you need.
Robert Garcia
December 29, 2008
Sally,Bo,Debbie, I'am truely sorry for the loss of your Dad ,rest assured he is in a peaceful place and will be waiting to to see you all again.May God Bless you all .
Diane McGee
December 29, 2008
Sally & Bo,
I received this notice today from Gail. I lost my father 2 years ago on Thankgiving Day. It makes holidays hard ,but you have to remember the good times and what he would want and that is to celebrate LIFE. My prayers are with you and Bo and your family. Diane Atchison McGee
Rochelle Long
December 29, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of "Pops" passing. I have and always will hold all of you very near and dear to my heart. I loved pop and you too, Nan. You are precious people, you all are in my prayers.
Much Love,
Rochelle
Art and Peggy Alvey
December 29, 2008
Sallie and Bo,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
God Bless You,
Janelle Souder
December 29, 2008
Dearest Family,
Sonny and I have the deepest sympathy for you all. We have loved and appreciated the family that was brought together when Bo and Sallie married so many years ago. You will be in our hearts.
Karen Southard
December 29, 2008
So sorry for your loss. All of the Childers Family thinks about you guys with fond memories from Hardy Street. Take Care!!! Karen Childers Southard
Alvin O'Neal
December 29, 2008
It is with fond memories that I think of Ken and all the family and the good times we shared in Decatur Avenue Baptist Church many, many years ago. Janice and I are deeply saddened by your loss.
Brenda Chambless
December 28, 2008
Kenneth,
I thank you for your love and kindness. I could not have had a better father in law. The love you have had for the " Cowboy" way you gave to your son, who has given it to me and all the loved ones around him. Your Legacy will continue on for many generations. It takes a Good man to raise a Good Son. I love you and I will miss you. Thank you so much for the love and kindness you have shown me.
I love you
Sonja Malhotra
December 28, 2008
Dear Chambless Family,
Ken was a sweet and loving person I am deeply sorry for your loss. I hope past memories will help you through this difficult time. Sonja, nurse at Cons of Cardiology.
Connie Upshaw
December 28, 2008
Dear Chambless family:
My heart goes out to you for your loss. May you receive peace remembering the good times. God bless you all.
Connie Upshaw
Paul Woxland
December 28, 2008
Julie, Tom and Emily
We're so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. We have fond memories of our trip to Fort Worth and the short time we had to get to know Ken. We hope the memories you have will bring you comfort at this time.
Jan and Paul
Gail Harris
December 28, 2008
To All the Chambless Family,
It sadden my heart to read of your father's passing away, much more on Christmas Day. He had some great kids and his love showed in each of you. May God hold each of you close to his heart at this time of great loss.
Gail (Harris), Tom & Kim (Smith)Collier
Michael Woxland
December 28, 2008
Dear Julie, Tom and darling Emily
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. While we only met Ken once, we remember him as a warm and gentle man. We are thinking of you and the entire Chambless family.
Love Mike, Jill & your nieces and nephews in MN
Ronnie McDonald
December 28, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Chambless' passing. I always thought of him as the "cool Dad" in our old neighborhood.
Keith & Merci Edmonds
December 27, 2008
Our warmest condolences to you Jeannette and your whole family. Ken was a very nice and great man and easy to work with.
Lots of love and kisses,
Merci and Keith
Wanda Ellerbee
December 27, 2008
My sympathies are with the Chambless family. Kenneth was a dear person. I know that he will be missed by his family and friends.
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