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Leroy Walker Chambers
1942 - 2015
Leroy Walker Chambers
1942 - 2015
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BORN
1942
DIED
2015
Leroy Chambers Obituary
Leroy "Pops" Walker Chambers, 72, was born on July 30, 1942 to Walker J. Chambers and Mae Whitby in Philadelphia, PA. He went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in Albuquerque, NM. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and a great-grandfather extraordinaire. His love was felt by everyone who crossed his path.
He is survived by his wife, Pam; sons, Leroy W. Jr., of Midland, TX, Tyrone L. and wife Ryan, Curtis A. and wife Jennifer, Michael P. and wife Claudia - all of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Stephanie, and husband Chase Ables, of Houston, TX; step-son Mark Herrera, and daughter Rachael Chambers, both of Albuquerque; and his first daughter-in-law, Darling Collins, of Midland, TX. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren: Leroy III, Keith, Tracy, Amber, Phillip, Gabriel, Gabriel, Tenisha, Katherine, Jordan, Gabriel, Dominic, Alycia, Michael, Christina, Jonathan, Trinity, Lilah, Elijah, Estevan, and Malachi; seven great-grandchildren: Joseph Jr., Bryonna,
Isaiah, Julyssa, Zaidyn, Miles, and one on the way; and other relatives and friends.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Anthony Jay Chambers, and his granddaughter, Rinoa Herrera.
Leroy served in the United States Air Force for 20 years during the Vietnam War era, earning multiple awards and medals. He also embarked on numerous business ventures, which helped establish and cement solid work ethics within all of his children.
A Public Viewing will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow the services at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Leroy at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
FRENCH - University
1111 University Blvd. NE
505-843-6333
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Juan Segovia
March 7, 2019
I remember LeRoy and Blanche helping to take care of my 2 baby boys and my wife, Anna, while they were in England and I was attending my father's funeral in Texas. In spite of the fact that he and Blanche had their own team of boys to take care of, they both found the time and big Heart to care for others. Plus he was always helping others, helping me get acclimated to England, and driving on the wrong side of the road. Still miss him and her after all these years (1977). Need help to contact any of his children but they are always in our hearts and thoughts. RIP LeRoy. Juan (Tony Segovia, [email protected])
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June 21, 2015
We're very sorry for your loss. Leroy and his young family helped my young family immensely during my young Air Force career in RAF Mildenhall, England. With Leroy, there was no such thing as a complete stranger. He literally helped anyone even if it was his last dollar or penny. The world has lost a great human being! May his family find peace and love for he is with the Lord! Amen
Liutva Rivas Castillo
March 14, 2015
I'm very sorry by your loss. With love.
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