Samuel Ellis Chambers
August 10, 1951 ~ August 4, 2023
Samuel Ellis Chambers, 71, of Mooresville, passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday, August 4, 2023 in the comfort of his home. He was born on August 10, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Marshal Wayne and Marjorie Maxine (Black) Chambers.
He graduated from Emmerick Manual High School in Indianapolis with the class of 1969. He was retired but most recently worked as the board secretary for Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis.
Samuel was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed golfing and birdwatching. He also used to enjoy taking his sons camping. Not afraid to show affection, he was always quick with a hug. He also was quick with a joke! Additionally, he loved listening to music, especially anything in the folk genre.
He is survived by his family and friends including his sons, Seth (wife, Stormie) Chambers of Indianapolis and Nathan (wife, Kelly) Weber of Indianapolis; sister, Rebecca Chambers (husband, Al Lukasek) of Hobart; and grandchildren, Braelynne Chambers, Torin Chambers, Zoie Weber, and Eian Worley.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Life Celebration® Home in Mooresville. Samuel’s Life Celebration® Service will immediately follow, beginning at 12:00 noon. In keeping with his wishes, his earthly remains have been cremated.
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RIP my friend.
Sam and I attended Indiana Central College together in the 1970’s. Sam sang in the choir, Centralaires, and in Deputation Teams. (as did I ). Being Rev. Marshall (Pop) Chambers son, he sometimes hung out with us Pre Theology students. May-Mester 1971 (?) we played a lot of doubles tennis. Sam and Bill Scharbrough always beat me and Bob Biggs. Sam was much loved and respected. He was a gifted musician, a good guitarist, direct in speech, and kind-hearted. with sympathy, Rev. Gil Hubbard UINDY class of ’72
Every time I encountered Sam (as friends and teammates with Seth growing up), he was a kind hearted, polite, incredibly friendly and hospitable guy. Never once did I ever see him act anything less than gentlemanly, and the same can be said about the son he raised to be a fine man. Sam will be deeply missed and fondly remembered, and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sam’s father and my father, Nathan Wooden, we’re friends from their college days. I met Sam when his family moved to Indianapolis. We both attended high school, and college together. While we were in high school, he used to give me rides to school. In the summer my family would be guests of his family at their Lake Wawasee home. Sam & I would hang out with friends while we were there. I’m truly sorry to hear of his passing.
Sam was my beloved cousin. He, Beck, my brother Randy and I spent many wonderful summers at Lake Wawasee. When younger, Sam and Randy were inseparable. Now both are gone and the world is diminished because of that. You are missed Sam, more than you could imagine.