Leroy C. Chambers, Jr.

Leroy Claxton Chambers Jr.
67, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 14, 2016. He was born in Camp Lejeune, NC to the late Leroy C. Sr. and Myrtis (nee Shelby) Chambers. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Cox); loving father of Cherae (Philip) Barrett, Charitta L. Chambers and the late Chontae M. Chambers; cherished grandfather of Chanell Chambers, Corrice Williams, Cyle Williams, Courtney Chambers, Collin Chambers and Ravon "Lil Clax" Johnson; great grandfather of Jaden, Jalile and Shawn; dear brother of Cassell Chambers, Mary (Howard) Duval Savage, Antoinette Duval, Annette Shukirryyah Duval, James (Barbara) Duval, the late Carol Chambers and the late Deborah Chambers. Leroy retired from General Electric after 25 years of service. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 9:00am until time of Service at 11:00am. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.