Bill Chambers

Billy (Bill) Alen Chambers, a resident of Morris, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the age of 73. He was born September 13, 1934 to Ray Chambers, Sr. and Ruby (Sparks) Chambers. He married Linda Siegenthaler in Pasadena, Texas on February 15, 1972. Bill served as a fireman for the Okmulgee Fire Department for 23 years, retiring in 1976, then continuing a career in construction and working for J.R.’s Security until his health no longer permitted. Bill enjoyed watching sports on T.V. and playing cards with his friends. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Mary Alice Ledbetter of Morris, two loving aunts, Eula Gibson and Ferol Graves of Mounds, a brother, Ray Chambers, Jr. of Bartlesville and a sister Bobbie Jean Dozier of Texas. Survivors include his wife Linda of the home, daughter Kay Christian and husband Bobby of Bixby, Lou Ann Robinson and husband Tim of Morris and Mandy Chambers of Okmulgee. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Robert Christian and wife Amber of Keifer, Camerron Summers and Joshua Robsinson of Morris, and Caleb Taylor and Braden Chambers of Okmulgee. Also a very special sister-in-law, Kathlene Jones of Henryetta and his "shade tree" friends Bobby Grummitt and J.R. Gardenhire of Okmulgee. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 6, 2008 from 4-8 P.M. at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Morris. Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Mounds with Reverend C. Larry Grissom officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Morris. Online condolences may be sent at www.mcclendon-winters.com