Fred T. Chambers

Fred T. Chambers, 82 of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Wellsburg, WV passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence under the care of his family.
Fred was born on November 13, 1942 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Floyd and Genevieve (Brown) Chambers.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his infant, son, Eric.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jerry (Lynch) Chambers, three children, Jamie (Brent) Johnson of Venetia, PA, Lance (Laurie) Chambers of Nashville, TN and Melissa (Jeff) Wright of Knoxville, TN, seven grandchildren, Tanner and Parker Johnson, Megan and Molly Chambers, and Brooks, Grayson and Finley Wright, two sisters, Jeannine (Chambers) McGhee of NJ, Jennifer (Ronnie) Ficca, of Wheeling, WV and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fred graduated from Wellsburg High School and West Liberty University, where he played basketball and was part of the 1964 NAIA Baseball National Championship team. He was inducted into the West Liberty Hall of Fame in 1994.
He went on to attend the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and dedicated his career to serving families through Chambers Funeral Home in Wellsburg and James Funeral Home in Follansbee, where he was Co-Owner.
Fred was a member of the Wellsburg Presbyterian Church and active in many civic and fraternal organizations, including the Rotary, Lions Club, Moose, Elks, Masonic and Cedar Lodges, the former Follansbee Chamber (now Brooke County Area Chamber), and the WesBanco Board of Trustees. His legacy of service and compassion touched many and will not be forgotten. Also, Fred was an avid golfer and a member of Williams Country Club for nearly 50 years.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 2:00-7:00 PM and again on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee, WV (304)527-1717 with Rev. Dr. Thaddaeus B. Allen, officiating.
Interment will follow at Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Fred's memory to the West Liberty University Basketball or Baseball Teams or Halifax Health Hospice, C/o James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV 26037.
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