David Alan Chambers, son of Jackie Ray (Jack) and Cleo I. Dennis Chambers, was born Dec. 25, 1952 in Rock Island, Ill. and departed this on May 28, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish-Christian Health Center in St. Louis due to complications from heart surgery at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 3 days. On Oct. 9, 2004 he was united in marriage to Christine Ann Frey who was his soulmate.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Chambers and sister, Jacqueline Grubbs. Dave is survived by his wife, Chris; daughter, Angela Howell and husband, Neil, of East Prairie; son, Joseph Chambers and wife, Amy, of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren, Matthew, Evan, Day, Mollie and Clara; his mother, Cleo Chambers, of Mansfield; brother, Dennis Chambers and wife, Lisa, of Irving, Texas; four nephews, Eric Grubbs, Adam Grubbs, Connor Chambers and Samuel Chambers and their families; and brother-in-law, Rick Grubbs. He was born in Illinois, but grew up in Mansfield, where he graduated from Mansfield High School in the Class of 1971. He worked most of his life in the Food Service Industry, owning and operating The Grocery Store in Mansfield and then for many years he owned and operated Champs Pub and Grill in Joplin until his health forced him to retire. When Dave was younger, he liked to hunt and fish and as he got older his interest turned to golf and bowling. For the last 20 years, he has been trying to make an impeccable yard without complete success. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and was of the Episcopal faith. Dave loved life, family and many dear friends. We celebrate his life and will fondly remember the many special times we had together.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Mansfield Cemetery in Mansfield with speaker John Moody. The recorded musical selection was “I Did It My Way.” Escorts included Matthew Howell, Evan Howell, Day Chambers, Dennis Chambers, Neil Howell and Joe Chambers. Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
