Gary Dan Chambers

Our beloved Papa, daddy and husband, Gary Dan Chambers, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, in Pensacola, FL. Gary was born in Bauxite, Arkansas on December 28, 1936, and later moved to Little Rock, AR where he graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1955. Gary went on to attend Little Rock Junior College, but later decided to join the U.S. Navy. Gary served in the military for 21 years. During this time, he met his wife, Nancy, and they began their family. Gary was an Aviation Electronics Technician and served during the Vietnam War. Gary served aboard the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Independence, where he served as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command. Following his service aboard the Independence, Gary was nominated for MCPO of the Navy, the highest-ranking enlisted position in the Navy. Gary retired from the Navy in 1979 and worked various jobs until he was hired at Eli Witt Distribution Co. as a purchasing manager and the branch manager. Gary loved Arkansas Razorbacks sports! If there was a game on, Gary was watching. Gary grew up playing sports. Basketball was his love. He played all throughout school, the Navy and in local and church leagues. Gary also played softball, golf, and bowling. Gary brought up his family loving the Lord and was an active member and Deacon at East Brent Baptist Church for many years. Gary retired in 1998 and spent his years spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Doris Kathleen Summerville Chambers and father, John Otis Chambers. Gary is survived by his wife, Nancy (Warrington) Chambers; daughter, Laura Alesia (Chambers) Stanton; grandson, Elijah Stanton; granddaughter, Lily Stanton; great-grandson, Christopher Foley; granddaughter, Nancy Ruth Stanton; daughter, Brenda Gail (Chambers) Brosnaham; son-in-law, Richard Brosnaham; grandsons, Brandon Brosnaham and Ethan Brosnaham; son, Gregory Dan Chambers; granddaughter, Madeline Chambers; great-grandsons, Liam Medina and JJ Medina; grandson, Dillon Chambers; brother, Fred Chambers; sister-in-law, Dinah Chambers; nieces, Cheryl Conlin, Lacie Chambers and Allison Chambers; sister, Mary (Chambers) Miller; brother-in-law, Lowell Miller; niece, Christa Lunquist; and nephew, BJ Miller. Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery with honors. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Brandon Brosnaham, Elijah Stanton, Ethan Brosnaham, Dillon Chambers, Wesley Durden and Zachery Halstead. Honorary Bearers will be Dean Durden and Randy Halstead. "My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever. " Psalms 73:26 FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Gary Dan Chambers

December 28, 1936 - October 29, 2022