Jack H. Chambers, 80

Jack H. Chambers, 80, Gallipolis, surrounded by his family and friends, went to be with his Lord at 4:00 P.M Friday, January 2, 2015 at his residence. Born July 26, 1934 in the Danville Community of Boone County, West Virginia he was the son of the late Fillmore and Reber Garrett Chambers. He was a retired millright from the Kaiser Aluminum Corporation at Ravenswood with 36 years of service. Jack was instrumental in organizing the Community Crime Watch Program in his Jay Drive neighborhood and was proud that his accomplishment had spread to other neighborhoods in Gallia County. He was a member of the Gallia County TRIAD and United Steel Workers of America, Local # 5668.

Surviving is his wife, Louise VanMeter Chambers, daughters, Debra Chambers Elswick and JoEllen Chambers Wilson, both of Ravenswood, WV, son, Steve (Susan) Chambers, Ravenswood. step-son, Harley (Kelly) Neal, Thurman, grandchildren, Ambria (Josh) Kirtley, Joseph (Katelyn) Chambers, Angel Barker, Gerald-Jack Elswick, (hyphen between names), Cade Wilson, Gregory Pullins, Justin Roush and Dylan Roush and one great-grandchild is on the way. Jack is also survived by several nieces and nephews and by a special friend, Don Lucas.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a step- daughter, Diana L. Salser, on January 19, 2012, sister, Jofreda Hopper, brother, Fredrick Chambers and a brother-in-law, Larry VanMeter.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 7, 2015, in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel. Officiating will be Pastors Bob Hood and Fred Mcgoskey. Friends may call after 12 Noon on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jack’s memory to the Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com.