Archie Chambers Sr.

1940 - 2021

Archie DeWayne Chambers Sr., age 80, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, March 27 (2021) at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy.
He was born on Oct. 10, 1940, in Harrisburg, Illinois, to the late Archie Floyd Chambers and Jewell Chambers. Archie served 20 years during the Vietnam Era and retired from the United States Air Force as a Security Police Supervisor while also serving in the United States Army.
After his retirement from the military, he was employed with Vienna Correctional Facility as a Corrections Officer for over 20 years.
In his spare time, he enjoyed time on his boat, camping, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors as well as being with his family.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 57 years, Colleen Chambers, of Harrison; two sons, James Crowl, of Ottawa, Kansas and Archie Chambers Jr (Carmen) of Beebe; two sisters, Donna Chambers and Mary Neighbors, both of Illinois; three grandchildren, Jeff Crowl, Lance Chambers and Gary Crowl, seven great-grandchildren; as well as many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ella Brandt.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Vilonia Funeral Home Chapel in Vilonia. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at Maple Leaf Cemetery, with Military Honors. Bishop John Scheel and Pastor Jason Scheel will officiate.
Services are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home in Vilonia.
Sign his Book of Memories at viloniafuneralhome.com .