Jan Lee "J.L." Chamberlain

Jan Lee "J.L." Chamberlain obituary, Moundsville, WV

Jan Lee "J.L." Chamberlain

Jan Chamberlain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Moundsville on Feb. 27, 2026.
Jan Lee "J.L." Chamberlain, 82, of Moundsville, WV; passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital.

He was born July 30, 1943 in Wheeling, WV; son of the late Keith and Beulah (Neehouse) Chamberlain.

J.L. was a retired counselor/Assistant Commissioner for the WV Dept of Corrections; worked at giving ACA Accreditations; adored his grandchildren and watching baseball, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates; was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Stephanie (Makara) Chamberlain and a son, John Chamberlain.

Survivors include five children, Mark Chamberlain, Jill Chamberlain, Craig Chamberlain, Grant Chamberlain, all of Moundsville and Dawn Chamberlain of Rio Rancho, NM; two granddaughters, Elaina and Leah D'Souza; brother, Randy (Becky) Chamberlain; and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 3rd at 11am until time of funeral service at 1pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave. Moundsville, WV with Bishop Jim Oliver officiating.

Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Moundsville to follow.

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