John David Chambers

December 29, 2022
John David Chambers

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John David Chambers, 73, of Williamsburg VA. went to be with the Lord December 29, 2022 after a short run with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. John was born in Dallas, Texas January 19, 1949.

John leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Kathy, daughter Meredith Taylor (Chris), granddaughter Kourtney Taylor, Sister-in-Law, Lynne Chambers, nephew, David Chambers (Jara) nieces Erin Holbrook (Grant), and Blair Bigelow (Will), Brother- in-law, Kenneth Lewis Sr., niece Kristina Lewis, as well as a host of grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and, other family members, who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Helen Chambers, brother Jim Chambers and, nephew Kenneth Lee Lewis Jr.

John had a long life with thousands of friends over the years. He had fond memories of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 1754 and all the patriots in the organization. Special memories go to Hotel Company 2-5, as his group was known from back in his Vietnam days.

John left college in 1968 to join the Marine Corps. He spent 1968 and the entirety of 1969 in Vietnam. After returning to the states, John was assigned to headquarters Marine Corps 8th & I and was fortunate enough to be assigned Presidential Security in Washington D.C. and Camp David, Maryland.

After leaving the Marine Corps, John began work as a carpenter and various other trades. Kathy & John were married December 17th 1977.

John joined Main Industries and spent 40 wonderful years there until his retirement in 2021.

He enjoyed traveling and gathering with friends and family. He was known for his contagious smile and good humor.

John believed;” Life is a gift, treat it like one.”

“Semper Fi “

A service will be held at 11:00 AM on January 7, 2023 at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church with a visitation/reception following in the church’s fellowship hall beginning at 12:00 PM. The service will be live streamed at http://www.mywpc.org/streaming 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 1754 C/O T.C. Smith at 144 Killarney, Williamsburg VA. 23188 or to Riverside Hospice: Donations may be made online by visiting riversideonline.com/foundation

Arrangements are under the care of Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home.




Funeral Service

Saturday, January 7, 2023
11:00 AM

Williamsburg Presbyterian Church - Directions
215 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

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  • January 04, 2023
    Cherri Fiorenza says:
    Kathy I’m so sorry to hear about John. The many years you two shared together will always be close to your heart. Those wonderful memories will be with you forever. Sincere condolences to you, Meredith and your family. Loving thoughts and prayers. ❤️🙏💐

  • January 04, 2023
    Cherri Fiorenza says:
    Kathy I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear John. Sending warm thoughts, prayers and love for you Meredith and your family. May all the years of happiness you shared together stay close to your heart. Wonderful memories that will be with you forever. May he rest in peace. ❤️🙏

  • January 04, 2023
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  • January 04, 2023
    Lowell Long says:
    It was my privilege, honor, and pleasure to have known John, and to have served as a fellow Marine and Patriot with him in Chapter 1754, Military Order of The Purple Heart. I was personally impressed by John's quiet demeanor that often disguised his enthusiastic willingness to participate fully in whatever patriotic or charitable event our MOPH Chapter was involved in. I can say without hesitation that my life has been blessed by knowing John.

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