Celebrating the life of
Martin Chambless
October 21, 1924 - November 18, 2006
Rubyen Martin Chambless, Sr.
Martin Chambless died Sunday, November 18, 2006. He will be missed.
Born in October 1924, he was married for 64 years to Irene West Chambless, who passed away in May 2006. He will rest with her in Sylvania, Georgia.
He proudly served his country for 30 years as an Air Force officer and pilot. He flew missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, and was stationed in six states and five countries.
He received business degrees from the University of Georgia and Ohio State University. He taught business-related courses for 20 years at Armstrong State College and Savannah State College.
He was the Vice President of HostSouth, Inc.
He was a Mason and a Shriner, a member of the Exchange Club of Savannah, and attended Asbury Memorial and White Bluff United Methodist Churches.
He is survived by two brothers, three sisters, a sister-in-law and their families; sons - Martin, Jr., David, Michael and their families, and son Richard; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Remembrance may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in care of the Alee Temple, Savannah, Georgia.
Marty, Was a perfect gentleman, he always had a smile and a quick humorus reply to me whenever we met.We will miss him very much but we know he is with Irene, the love of his life. Our best to the family and ' May God bless.'
- Glenn & Diana Anderson, Savannah, GA
It was with sadness that I read the obituary of 'Captain Chambless' this morning. My husband served on his crew in the '50's and early '60's while stationed at Hunter and had the utmost respect and admiration for him. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Joan O. Gore, Savannah, GA
Sorry to learn of the Chambliss loss. I worked with Martin at Armstrong and regarded him highly. My condolences and best wishes to family, especially Richard who I knew as a student.
- Joe Adams, Savannah, GA
Marty, Was a perfect gentleman, he always had a smile and a quick humorus reply to me whenever we met.We will miss him very much but we know he is with Irene, the love of his life. Our best to the family and ' May God bless.'
- Glenn & Diana Anderson, Savannah, GA
It was with sadness that I read the obituary of 'Captain Chambless' this morning. My husband served on his crew in the '50's and early '60's while stationed at Hunter and had the utmost respect and admiration for him. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Joan O. Gore, Savannah, GA
Sorry to learn of the Chambliss loss. I worked with Martin at Armstrong and regarded him highly. My condolences and best wishes to family, especially Richard who I knew as a student.
- Joe Adams, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
