Gary David Chambless
September 14, 1952 ~ October 3, 2020
Gary David Chambless, age 68, of Elkhart, is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Gary passed away on Saturday, the 3rd day of October 2020, in Sunnyvale, Texas. He was born on the 14th day of September 1952, in Alice, Texas to parents Raymon D. Chambless and Mary Burk Chambless.
Gary was a simple man who loved his family. He was a faithful Christian and a long-time member of Crockett Road Church of Christ. Gary spent a lot of his time doing what he loved, racing. He started out mud racing and later developed a passion for dirt track racing. Gary retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 31 years of service. He greatly enjoyed retirement and took pleasure in buying, working on, and selling tractors. Even though Gary is no longer physically with us, he will live forever in the hearts of those he leaves behind to cherish the memories of his life.
He is preceded in death by his father, Raymon Chambless; son, Brad Chambless; and brother, Leslie Lee Chambless.
Gary is survived by his adoring wife and best friend of 48 years, Kathy Chambless; mother, Mary Lou Chambless of Elkhart; daughters, Cindy Craig and husband Joe of Bullard, Sherri Schwab and husband Dustin of Palestine; son, Terry David Chambless and wife Heather of Elkhart; and grandchildren, Chassity Chambless, Jayden Townsend, Cason Craig, Brayden Chambless, Cade Craig, Cannan Schwab, Connor Schwab and Rylie Schwab.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening, on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2020, at Rhone Funeral Home.
A funeral service to celebrate Gary Chambless's life is to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning, on Thursday, the 8th day of October, in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. Interment will follow in Pilgrim Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jayden Townsend, Cason Craig, Brayden Chambless, Cade Craig, Jeff Cooper, Bryan Evans and Jim Ricard. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Brunson, Clifford Rich and Chad Rodgers.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Gary Chambless's memory can be directed towards "Give Me The Bible" television program, 1717 Crockett Road, Palestine, Texas 75801.
Due to the present Covid-19 danger, facemasks are required for the visitation and funeral service.
Funeral services for Gary David Chambless are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Donnie and I are so sad to hear about Gary. He was always smiling and loved the Lord. Everyone is in our prayers.
Cathy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I never knew Mr. Chambless, but I’m a friend and co worker of his daughter Sherri. If Gary was anything like her, then he was a pretty amazing, thoughtful and compassionate person! Prayers for Sherri and the family! – Gary Hudson
Kathy I am so sorry to hear of you loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Shirley Petrovich
Am sincerely sorry to hear of the loss of Gary. May God be with you all and provide you comfort and solace at this time.
We will always remember Gary for his wonderful prayers he lead in church. Our deepest sympathy to his family in his loss.
I am so sorry for the loss of Gary, i will be praying for you guys, God bless you all.
A life that touches the hearts of others goes on forever. May God’s promise of that perfect, planned place in Heaven comfort your hearts. Dad’s are very special. Prayerfully thinking of you all.