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Donald Ray Chambers

1957 - 2019

Donald Ray Chambers obituary, 1957-2019, Arlington, TX

BORN

1957

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy.

Arlington, Texas

Donald Chambers Obituary

Donald Ray Chambers PANTEGO -- Donald Ray Chambers, 62, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in Pantego. FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Saturday, September 21, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 20, at the funeral home. Don was born on April 27, 1957 in Oceanside, CA to Cloyd Wayne Chambers and Sandra Virginia Reed Chambers. He graduated from Arlington High School and attended Brigham Young University. He owned and operated Chambers Automotive for 30 years, a pursuit he had acquired since high school. Don was preceded in death by his father, Cloyd Wayne Chambers. SURVIVORS: Mother, Sandra Chambers; wife of 39 years, Renee Chambers; son, Harley Chambers; daughter, Valerie Chambers and husband, Blake Egan; grandchildren, Jack Egan, Hank Egan; sister, Kara LeMay.

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Ken Shiro

January 15, 2020

I knew Don through his automotive business. He was one of the most honest men I,ve ever known. Don would go out of his way to help someone. I will miss him. My family all considered Don a good friend. The last time I saw Don he still had that smile, but he had lost so much weight and I know he didn't feel good, but he never complained. That's the courage I hope I have when my time comes. Goodbye, my dear friend.

Greg Shiro

January 14, 2020

The Shiro family are saddened to hear the news today. He was kind, honest, hard worker, and a friend. Even through his illness he did not want anyone to feel sad for him. He did not want the spotlight on him. He knew how to operate a business the right way, he was honest. His employees are the same way as he.

Don, you are sorely missed. You are so much loved. I'm glad I was able to tell you how much my family and I care about you. The news of your passing hit my parents and I hard. I will think about you when I'm or Chambers Automotive are working on my vehicles.

Sincerely,
Greg Shiro (Mary, Ken, & Cyndi Shiro)

Tarri Miller

September 23, 2019

I had the pleasure of knowing the Chambers family first through Renee, who was my oldest son's teacher in first and partially 2nd some 22+ years ago.As the years passed, I began taking my vehicles to Chambers Automotive, not only because of my relationship with them, but because of the honesty and trust I knew I would experience. Don was fair, knowledgeable, and dependable. I am truly sadden by this news. To Renee, Valerie, and Harley -our family offers our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

K. W. Kaszak

September 21, 2019

I always bought used cars, because I knew Chambers would be there to make them roadworthy. Always treated fair and given options with Don. A Don quote: "Don't ever buy a Volvo. You won't like the repair costs."

K Newman

September 21, 2019

Don was the most kind and honest man I have ever dealt with. Only knowing him professionally from his knowledge of vehicles. He worked on my cars for almost 30 years from the first time I brought in my '86 Cutlass. I was new to the metroplex and he was recommended by a clerk at some gas station I had pulled into. I thought I needed a new head gasket, he told me "No, all you need are new valve cover gaskets." I became a customer for life for this honesty. RIP, Don, you were the best.

Susan Witherspoon

September 21, 2019

Three generations of my family took our cars to Chambers Automotive. It was always a pleasure to recommend Don when anyone asked, Do you know a good mechanic? I sure did! He will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to his family.

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for Donald Chambers

Sep

20

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013

Sep

21

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013

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4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013

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