Shelby Eley Chambers
December 25, 1934 ~ September 6, 2022
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Shelby Eley Chambers, 12/25/1934 – 9/06/2022
Shelby Eley Chambers was born at home in Tyus, Carroll County, Georgia, on 12/25/1934 to Troy Chambers and Ila (Eley) Chambers. He spent his early years on is father’s chicken farm, learning the value of hard work alongside his two brothers, Gary and Zane.
He attended high school at Centralhatchee High School and left high school early to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1956 with a degree in accounting. He served in the U.S. Army from February 19, 1957, to February 19, 1959. He went on to earn his master's degree and CPA certification. After working for other companies, he ran his own accounting business for over 30 years. He passed his trade on to his son Darren and grandson Jared, who both worked alongside him. He also enjoyed woodworking and hand carved many beautiful heirlooms.He met his wife, Joan (Hampton), in Atlanta, GA when he started Georgia Tech. They married October 15, 1955, at Centralhatchee Baptist Church. They were married for 65 years and raised three sons together. They both served the Lord in many ways, including as Sunday School teachers for over 50 years. They were active members of Davis Chapel Baptist Church, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church Powder Springs. Shelby was active in The Gideons International for over 30 years. He was also treasurer for Davis Chapel Baptist Church and the West Metro Baptist Association. In his later years, Shelby was a teacher for the Life Changers Sunday School class at Powder Springs Baptist Church for 17 years, and he greatly valued his friendships from there. Perhaps most impactful, he and his wife shared their faith in word and deed with their children and grandchildren, and they prayed for all of them to come to faith in Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Ila Chambers, his wife Joan Chambers, his son Marc Chambers, and his brothers Zane and Gary Chambers.He is survived by his sons Craig Chambers (Pat) and Darren Chambers (Angela), as well as 7 grandchildren: Jared Chambers (Amanda), Rachel Chambers Bradley, Danielle Chambers Rietta (Frank), Rebekah Chambers Robertson (Matt), Erica Chambers Bennett (Chris), Alaina Chambers Webb, Ashley Chambers Nordlander (Enoch). He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren: Christopher, Sydney, Elem, Carson, Elora, Annaleigh, Jackson, Evelyn, and Elizabeth.He passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2022, in the care of Wellstar Tranquility Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain, in Marietta, Georgia.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Powder Springs, GA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to The Gideons International for Bible distribution- https://www.gideons.org/donate.
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To all of Shelby’s family, I want to extend my deepest sympathy. Shelby was a wonderful Christian man who always had a smile for everyone. He was very well spoken as a representative for the Gideons in sharing their message. I remember Shelby (and Joan) best from Davis Chapel. They were always very actively involved in so many different activities and jobs there. I know he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Praying for peace for y’all during this difficult time. Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain.