Jerry Richard Chambers, age 86, a resident of Umpire, Ark., passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1939, in Umpire, Ark. He was a proud cattle and poultry farmer for 62 years, and was a member of the Athens Missionary Baptist Church, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching sports, especially the Razorbacks, and loved his family.
Mr. Chambers was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Orph Kersey Chambers; one sister, Twyla Brand, and one brother, Sylvester Chambers.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leda Chambers of Umpire; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Ron Alexander of Umpire and Karla and Brad Bray of Umpire; grandchildren, Kendall Ayers, Kaydra and Ross Fulmer, and Jenna Bray; great-grandchildren, Lennon Fulmer; two sisters, Jackie Linville and Geneva Chambers.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Chambers will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, in the Athens Cemetery in Athens, Ark., with Scott Kitchens officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.
