Bates County Obituaries

 
 

CHAMBERS, James Allen (1944 - 2008)
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel
James Allen Chambers (June 9, 1944 - April 10, 2008) - Graveside services for James "Jim" Chambers will be 3 p.m. Sunday April 13, 2008 at West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri with Pastor Bill Read officiating. No visitation. Contributions, West Point Cemetery. Military Honors by the Juliet Team of Joplin assisted by the Alpha Team of Kansas City. Services under the direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. James A. Chambers, age 63 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Thursday, April 10, 2008 at his home. He was born June 9, 1944 to A. Leslie and Virginia (Bartley) Chambers in Watonga, Oklahoma. Jim, one of two boys, spent the earlier part of his life in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated in 1962 from Miami R-1 High School in Amsterdam. He furthered his education and obtained an Ag-Business Degree from the University of Missouri in 1967. On June 27, 1975 he rode a motorcycle with his bride to be, Janet Keough, to Miami, Oklahoma where they were united in marriage. To this union, three children were raised. Jim served his country in the United States Army, retiring in 1990 as a Major. During his military career he was stationed in Kansas and Missouri. He was the 5th Army Rifle and Pistol Team Captain. He earned the Distinguished Pistol Badge and the President’s 100 Badge, which indicated he was one of the top 100 shooters in the United States Army. Jim was baptized in the Methodist Church. He was a member of the Coldwater Lodge 485 of Drexel. He was past-president of the Linn Valley Lakes Property Owners Association. He enjoyed camping, traveling, playing chess, golfing, raising cattle and spending time with family and friends. His Lab, “Maggie” and his Dachshund, “Belle” gave him great companionship. Jim is survived by his wife, Janet of the home; two sons, Tom Chambers and Dea of Amsterdam, Missouri and Joe Chambers and wife Joy of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Shannon Wallace and husband Joe of Drexel, Missouri; one brother, Leslie Chambers of Amsterdam, Missouri; a cousin, Preston Chambers of Independence, Missouri and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

CHAMBERS, Jeffry Mark (1960 - 2009)
Jeffry Mark "Jeff" Chambers, age 48, of Bolivar, MO, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009. He was born on September 17, 1960 in Butler, MO, the son of Eugene A. Chambers and Jeann E. (Eichler) Chambers. Jeff began working at his hometown Sonic in Butler, MO, while in high school. The first drive-in Jeff ran was a Sonic Restaurants Inc. store in Sugar Creek, MO. In 1986 Jeff became the Managing Partner of the first Excel Sonic Drive-In in Aurora, MO. Jeff then moved to Bolivar, MO, in 1988 where he was the Managing Partner of the Bolivar Sonic. Jeff became a Co-Director of Operations and shareholder for the Excel Sonic Group in 1993. In 2001, Jef became the Chief Operating Officer for Excel Sonic Group which was his position until his death. Jeff received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his Sonic career. The most notable award was the National Sonic Operational Excellence Award in 1999. Jeff served two terms on the Sonic Franchise Advisor Council Board. The Sonic World has lost one of the best in Jeff. Jeff enjoyed golf and was a member at the Silo Ridge Golf Club in Bolivar. He also enjoyed being on his farm and working on his immaculate lawn. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Chambers, and his father, Eugene Chambers. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lesia Chambers of the home in Bolivar; one daughter, Jessica Skinner and husband Zachary of Kansas City, Mo.; his mother, Jeanne E. Chambers of Butler, Mo.; one brother, Larry Chambers of Gladstone, Mo.; and one sister, Vicki Porter of Butler, Mo. Also nieces and nephew, Lori Chambers, Kyle Arrington, Jennifer Kash and Jonathan Porter. Funeral services for Jeffry Mark Chambers will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri, with Rev. Jerry Book officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery in Foster, Missouri, under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar, Missouri. Friends may call at the Butler Funeral Chapel from 9:00 a.m. Saturday till 5:00 p.m. Saturday and from 9:00 a.m. Sunday till service time. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar, Missouri, 417- 326-5233. Online condolences may be sent through: www.butlerfuneralhome.com.