Earl Chambers

Earl Juan Chambers, age 85, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Piedmont Hospital of Atlanta. He was born July 2, 1934, to the late Calvin and Myrtle Chambers. Earl was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country for 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Lily M. Chambers; brothers, Jay Chambers, Ray Chambers, Jerry Chambers, Cecil Chambers and Roger Chambers; and sisters, Marie Burnette, Ellavee Gerean, Audrey Sheffield and Rachel Chambers. 

Earl is survived by his son, Mike (Denise) Chambers of Morganton; brother, Winston (Peggy) Chambers of Blairsville; sister, Retha Overstreet of Blairsville; grandson, Michael E. (Adrian) Chambers of Mineral Bluff; granddaughter, Jodie (Michael) Bennett of Blairsville; three great-grandchildren, Lily Bennett, Maci Bennett and Bronson Chambers; also special friend and companion of 15 years, Jo Millholland. Many nieces and nephews also survive. 

After retiring from the military, Earl worked for the City of Callaway near Panama City, Florida. He later moved to Fannin County where he worked a short time for the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. He was then employed by the Fannin County School System as a bus driver where he also retired. He spent most of the rest of his life traveling to various states, hosting campgrounds for the Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. 

Earl was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing and camping with friends and family. He also dedicated many years of his life serving as a Boy Scout leader and was a member of the Blue Lodge Masons. Earl was also a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. 

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 23, 2020, from the Akins Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. William Gravitt officiating. Music was provided by Christina Rush. Interment followed in the Toccoa Baptist Church cemetery with Michael Chambers Jr., David Davis, Ryan McDaris, Michael Bennett, Paul Robinson and Steve Chambers serving as pallbearers. 

Military Honors were provided by the United States Air Force. Honorary pallbearers were the men of New Canaan Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements.