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Robert Chambers Obituary

CHAMBERS, ROBERT ANTHONY, 85, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013.

He was a retired barber, a United States Marine Corps veteran, and a founding member of St. Martha Catholic Church.

Robert is preceded in death by his brothers, William, James, and Paul Thomas Chambers He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Benninger: daughters, Maureen Chambers and Jeannie Brentlinger (Jim); grandson, Eric Brentlinger; brother, Bro. Richard Chambers SVD; sisters, Mary Ann Kruer (Bob) and Marie Young (Doug).

His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013 at St. Martha Catholic Church, 2825 Klondike Lane. Visitation will be 2 - 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Martha Catholic Church or Little Sisters of the Poor.



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Published by Courier-Journal on Feb. 12, 2013.

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Brent

February 13, 2013

May God comfort you in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Maryann King

February 13, 2013

With heartfelt sympathy for the family. God is holding him in His loving and everlasting arms.

Billy Gividen

February 12, 2013

February 14, 2013
Marine – Robert A. Chambers – we the Marines of Kentuckiana Det. #729 do thank you for your service to the USA & United States Marine Corps and your fellow Marines during WW II. Once a Marine Always a Marine. With Sincere Condolences on the loss of your loved one. Take comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from this life to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Semper Fidelis Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain Det. #729.

Glenn & Laura Benninger

February 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget all the fun times coming over for haircuts as a youngster with Dad.

Mark Keene

February 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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