Alan Leslie Chambers, 71 of Plymouth, Indiana passed away on December 15, 2019 at 7:20 a.m. at his residence following an illness since August. On February 11, 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma he was born to Bill and Lorraine (Gossett) Chambers. He moved to Indiana in 1999, having been born and raised in Oklahoma.
On May 29, 1969 he married Toby (Bankston) Chambers, sharing 50 years of marriage this year.
Alan was a retired Pastor.
Alan served his country in the United States Army from June 7, 1967. He was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and served in Vietnam from May 1, 1968 to April 29, 1969. On June 5, 1970 SP5 Chambers received his Honorable discharge. He was a member of New Song Church, Plymouth, Indiana.
Alan was a graduate of McClain High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma class of 1966; and a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Alan is survived by his Wife – Toby Chambers of Plymouth, Indiana
Sons – Richard Chambers and wife Hollie of Rochester, Indiana; and Justin Chambers and wife Jennifer of Plymouth, Indiana
8 Grandchildren – Caleb, Isaac, Isaiah, Elijah, Grace, Joy, Delight, and Faith
Mother – Betty Chambers of Ketchum, Oklahoma
Brothers – Bill Chambers and Gary Hitchcock
Sisters – Ruth Ann Bowers, Sandy Boisseau, and Janet Males
He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother Jimmy Hitchcock; Sisters Sharon Spencer and Jackie Antle
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday December 19, 2019 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at New Song Church, 1292 Baker St., Plymouth, Indiana. Funeral Services will follow the visitation on Thursday December 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Justin Chambers and Richard Chambers officiating. Military Honors will follow at the church with the United States Army Honor Guard and Plymouth Legion, VFW, and DAV conducting Military Honors.
Private Burial at New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Indiana.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hands of Hope providing cleans water wells in third world countries: C/O New Song Church; 1292 Baker St., Plymouth, Indiana 46563
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, Indiana
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