Ellis O. Chambers

CHAMBERS Ellis O. Chambers, 84, of Columbus, died Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at The Ohio State Medical Center. Ellis was born March 3, 1922 in West Jefferson, OH. He is the son of the late Anne (McDaniel) and Gene Chambers. Ellis is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Margaret; step-daughters, Jamie (Steve) Garcia and Connie (Dr. John) Bucuvalas; step-grandchildren, Abigail and Zachery Bucuvalas and Stacy Garcia; step-great-grandson, Andrew Triplett; brother, Jerry; sister, Norma (Jack) Keller; sisters-in-law, Imogene Anspach, Dr. Mary Ruth Chambers, Marge Chambers, Mary Chambers; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School class of 1939. U.S. Navy veteran of WWII where he served in the Pacific Theater and served in Okinawa. During his time in the service he attended Southeastern Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau, MO. Member of Madison Lodge #221 F&AM, Aladdin Temple Shrine. Ellis was the former owner of the former Darby Lane IGA in West Jefferson, OH. He was later employed by Rife's Market and Ellis Chambers Business Brokers, which assisted in the selling of small business. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dr. Clayton, Jack and Don, sisters Thelma and Louella. He was an avid O.S.U. fan and history buff. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2006, 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH with Rev. Philip Brooks officiating. Inurnment at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association – Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216-3549 or donor's choice. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, OH. Send condolences to www.schoedinger.com.