Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
David Mack Chambers
Odon Journal
15 July 1926
MACK CHAMBERS DIES FRIDAY
BOGARD RESIDENT WAS PAST SIXTY YEARS OF AGE. ENTIRE LIFE LIVED IN THIS
COUNTY.
David Mack Chambers, well known resident of the community passed away
at his home near Epsom last Friday after a short illness. Mr. Chambers
was the son of James and Purdence Chambers and was born in Martin county
near Burns City March 2nd, 1866. He was past sixty years of age at the
time of his death and practically his entire life had been lived in this
county. He united with the church of Christ at Elnora when quite young
and retained his membership with that body until about two years ago
when he became identifed with the Christian church at Plainville in which
place he held his membership when he passed away. He was a veteran of
the Spanish American war and served three years in the navy. On February
11th 1896 he was united in marriage to Miss Molly Irwin of Elnora who
proceeded him in death in 1907. To this union four children were born
all of whom survived their parents. These are James of Shreveport, La;
Velma Chapman of Indianapolis; Orville of near Washington and Charles
who is in the U.S. Name in California. On January 28, 1908 Mr. Chambers
was again married to Mrs. Minnie Woodruff and to this union four children
were born. These are Nora Nigengard of Aurora and William, Joseph and
Seth who are at home. He also leaves two step sons Roy and Omer Woodruff
of near Washington. Besides the wife and children he also leaves one
brother Dan K. of Elnora and many friends throughout the community. The
funeral service was held at the Christian church at Elnora Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 with Rev. C.H. Buchanan of this city in charge. Burial was made
at Fairview cemetery.
Contributed by: Judy Vanaugh