A Celebration Of Life Honoring
John Earl
C h a m b e r s, J r. SUNRISE MAY 14, 1961 — SUNSET APRIL 8, 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018 — 11:00 A.M. New Mount Carmel Baptist Church — 4301 Weaver Road, Houston, Texas 77016
Pastor Harrell Ray Berry, Officiant — Pastor Marlon Outing, Eulogist
God's Garden God looked around his garden And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered, "Peace bethine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
“May
the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me”
“WHATSOEVER THY HAND FINDETH TO DO, DO IT WITH THY MIGHT.” — ECCLESIASTES 9:10
J
OHN
EARL CHAMBERS, JR., was born on May 14, 1961 in Houston, Texas to John Earl Chambers
and Rosie Lee Chambers. He grew up on the Northside in Northwood Manor. He was a popular kid affectionally known as “Chick.” He attended Mary Brantley Smiley High School. John had a quiet strong spirit and was a bright light to his family. He married Marilyn Biagase on July 2, 1999.
John worked at Dollar Rental Car for 20 years and briefly at FEDEX before becoming ill. He loved playing basketball and working in his yard and summer barbeques with his grandchildren. He was also an excellent pool player. John was a loving husband to his wife, and an active, supportive stepfather and grandfather. John was preceded in death by his grandparents, (George and Mattie Malone and Lewis and Hattie
Chambers); brothers−in−law, Lawrence Biagase Jr., Ronald Biagase, Paul Alvin BIagase, and Darryl James Biagase; and uncles, Lewis Chambers Jr. and Leroy Chambers; aunt, Luvenia Caldwell; and cousins, Natasha Nichols, John LaRay Caldwell, Lawrence Caldwell, Rene Lumpkin, and Michael Chambers. John departed this life on Sunday, April 8, 2018. John leaves to cherish his wonderful memories, his wife of 19 years, Marilyn Chambers; parents, John and Rosie Chambers; stepdaughter, Tristan Doucet; son-in-law, Timothy Doucet; sisters, Pamela Chambers, Zena Chambers, Regina Ramos and Shannon Hepburn; brother, Greg Chambers; sisters−in−law, Dorothy Johnson, Rose Biagase, Lilly Singleton, Gwendolyn, Monica Thibodeaux; Carolyn Gregory; Linda Heath; brothers-in-law, Anthony Hepburn and Kenneth Biagase, grandchildren, Dalilah, Shania, Christian, Karmello, Goddess, Kingston, Tamera, YaCorban; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE
John Earl Chambers, Jr. Saturday, April 14, 2018 | 11:00 a.m.
New Mount Carmel Baptist Church 4301 Weaver Road | Houston, Texas 77016
PASTOR HARRELL RAY BERRY, OFFICIATING
Processional ........................................................................ Clergy and Family Selection ...................................................................................... Congregation Holy Scripture Old and New Testament .................................................................. Clergy Prayer ........................................................................... Pastor Harrell R. Berry Selection .......................................... New Mount Carmel Sanctuary Choir
Solo ................................. Rosalyn Randle accompanied by Dobie Malone Acknowledgements/Resolutions ................................. Announcing Clerk Obituary ........................................................................................ Read Silently Remarks .......................................................................... 2−Minute Limit only Solo .................................................................................. Bro. D. Grant Malone Sermon .......................................................................... Pastor Marlon Outing Recessional ........................................... Family, Bearers, Family & Friends Funeral Director in Charge
J O H N E A R L C H A M B E R S, J R. May 14, 1961 — April 8, 2018 Wife
Daughter
I have only just lost you; the pain is hard to bear. Do I have to go through life knowing you're not there? Please, someone explain to me why he had to go. Are there any reasons I really need to know? I sit here and remember all the lovely times we shared, the talks, the laughter, of everyone you cared. I am told the pain will ease in time and I will think of him without a tear, but that will be impossible as I need to have him here. He was my very world, my ever guiding star.. Just kiss me softly on the cheek and tell me where you are.
I know it hurt you It hurt me too, But now that you are gone, All I know is that I miss you. I might be selfish, But I wish you were still here. I know that you loved us dearly I still love you So, I’m trying my best Just for you. I know I’m not perfect I never will be, But I hope that you are up there Being proud of me. There’s not a day I don’t think of you And how you were so strong So, I just want to tell you, I will try to be strong Even though you are gone.
Mom & Dad There is a special Angel in Heaven that is part of me. It is not where we wanted him but where God wanted him to be. He was here but just a moment like a night time shooting star. And though he is in Heaven he isn't very far. He touched the heart of many like only an Angel can do. So we send this special message to the Heaven up above. Please take care of our Angel and send him all our love.
Grandchildren Our Pawpaw Kept A Garden Our Pawpaw kept a garden. A garden of the heart; He planted all the good things, That gave our lives their start. He turned us to the sunshine, And encouraged us to dream: Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self-esteem. And when the winds and rain came, He protected us enough; But not too much because he knew We would stand up strong and tough. His constant good example, Always taught us right from wrong; Markers for our pathway that will last
a lifetime long. We are our Pawpaw’s garden, We are his legacy. Thank you Pawpaw we love you..
Siblings BROTHER When God calls home a loved one The pain is hard to bear But angels they are needed In heaven everywhere But he took a special angel To sit there by his side One to trust and cherish To talk to and confide For angels are a blessing In gods loving, caring hands Although we will always miss you It’s he who understands We know you’re here beside us We will never feel alone With an angel now to guide us Since the good Lord took you home.
Cherished Memories
Cherished Memories
SPECIAL The family wishes to thank everyone for the many calls, visitations, flowers and prayers for us in the time of our loss. We want to acknowledge with sincere thanks and deep appreciate for Pastor H. R. Berry and The New Mount Carmel Baptist Church Family. May God bless each of you
P A L L B E A R E R S ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Timothy Doucet Al Richards Kenneth Biagase JaCorey Brown Mederick Thibodeaux Brandon Baldwin All of his treasured friends who loved him.
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Gregory Chambers Paul Austin Craig Austin Robert L. Baldwin, Jr. Gerald Malone Grant Malone Glen Malone Dobie Malone Carlos Austin Ernest Chambers
Anthony Hepburn Eric Vanderbilt John McClain Dobie Malone, Jr. Langston Randle Marcus Malone Victor Caldwell Tarant Gray Bruce Polk Craig Foster
INTERMENT
Paradise Cemetery North 10401 W. Montgomery Road| Houston, Texas 77088
Repass New Mount Carmel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: Lockwood Funeral Home 9207 Lockwood Drive | Houston, Texas 77016 713-631-1442 www.lockwoodfuneralhome.net
COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAMS BY: Dr. J. Talbert Fuller, Jr. New Mount Carmel Baptist Church 4301 Weaver Road | Houston, Texas 77016
Harrell Ray Berry, Pastor 832-741-9625 | 713-631-0305 Email: johntoljr@gmail.com