JACK L. CHAMBERS

JACK L. CHAMBERS, 79, died on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at home. Born May 3, 1930, in Bloomington, he was the son of the late Leonard and Edna (Baugh) Chambers. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1970 after 22 years of service, and a Korean War veteran, receiving the Arm-ed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Com-menda-tion Medal and the Good Conduct Medal Silver Clasp. He also retired from GTE as an electronic equipment installer after 10 years of service, and then worked as an independent contractor/installer for another 10 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 47. He was a very patriotic person and greatly loved his country. He was a most loving husband and a wonderful father to his children and stepchildren. He always kept his great sense of humor even when he didn't feel well. He enjoyed his pets, watching and feeding birds, and he enjoyed gardening for as long as his health permitted. "He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him." He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jean; their son, Stefhan (Busola) Chambers; children from previous marriage to Patricia Calton, Jackie (Walter) Thomason, Terry (Bruce) Medlock, Edna "Mickey" (Danny) Jantz, Russell Chambers, Scott (Melissa) Chambers and Steven Chambers; stepchildren, Donna Caroline Nichols and Brent Caroline; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Thomas (Betty) Chambers, Wayne (Karen) Chambers and Leonard "Bud" Chambers; and sisters, Leona Chambers and Peggy (Henry) Crouch. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Bergsten. Service is 1p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, with calling one hour prior to service. Calling also from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials to Parkview Home Health Care & Hospice or ASPCA. To send online condolences or to sign the guestbook, visit www.covingtonmemorial.com