Eric Charles Chambala
Eric Charles Chambala
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Eric Charles Chambala, 79, passed away in Gulfport, MS on November 30, 2025.
Born on November 15, 1946, in Binghamton, New York to Linda Estelle Bullock and Louis Anthony Chambala. Eric served his country in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart for is bravery. Eric has lived in Biloxi ever since he moved here in 2004.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Linda Estelle Bullock and Louis Anthony Chambala.
Eric is survived by wife, Diedre Chambala; stepchildren, Patrick Steenkamp (Karen), Craig Steenkamp (Kristyn), and Warren Steenkamp (Temple); grandchildren, Chloe, Caleb, Liam, and Warren Jr.; and great grandchildren, Cash and Havyn.
Please consider making donations to the Humane Society of South MS, 2615 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501. A place very close to our hearts!
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