Obituary: Linwood Chambers

Linwood Chambers September 16, 1939 – September 2, 2022

Seven Springs- Linwood Chambers began resting in the arms of Jesus early on September 2, 2022.

Linwood was born in Lenoir County to the late Walter Edgar Chambers and Olive Rouse Chambers on September 16, 1939. After graduating from Deep Run High School in 1958, Linwood joined the Army, serving six years. Soon after graduation, he was employed with Noland Company for 37 years. He became a very valued employee, retiring as a salesman in 2003. An avid fan of Nascar racing, Linwood was sure to cheer for #3, Dale Earnhardt. Pulling for NC State every time they took the court, Linwood fully believed in Jim Valvano’s motto: “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” A faithful member of Daly’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Linwood was dedicated to his Lord and his church family.

A service of love and remembrance will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 prior to the service. Linwood is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 36 years, Mildred Shepherd Chambers; sons, Linwood Alan Chambers and Anthony Brent Chambers; Amy Allen Hill whom Linwood raised as his own daughter; grandsons, John Seger Hill and Kilby Lin Hill; step-children, Sheila Jackson Waller and husband, Dale, Allen Gerald Jackson and wife, Sheila, and Melissa Allen Williams and husband, Wallace; step-grandchildren, Allison Jackson, Amanda Waller, Madison Waller, Spenser Waller, Ethan Waller, Harrison Williams, and Addison Williams; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Art Chambers. In addition to his parents, Linwood was preceded in death by a step-grandson, Joseph Daniel Waller. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Daly’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Barbara Shepard5471 Liddell Road, Seven Springs, NC 28578. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.