FRANKLIN
LARRY CHAMBERS– Celebration of Life
September 8 at 2:00 p.m. Dugger Church of Christ
8177 E Clark St., Dugger, IN
Larry Chambers, 83, Franklin, IN passed away June 28, 2024 at Community South Hospital In Indianapolis with his family at his bedside. Larry was born in Dugger, IN May 6, 1944.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Bert & Pearl (Cowden) Chambers, and his beautiful daughter, Laurie Chambers Church, three sisters-Juanita Dennis, Maxine Steves, Barbara Davis, and a brother Arnold Chambers. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Ammerman Chambers. a son, Christopher Chambers, a granddaughter, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Chambers, and his sister, Patricia (Mike) Irons.
Growing up on his parents’ farm in Sullivan County, Larry learned first hand about farming, plowing, planting, harvesting, raising cattle, hogs, chickens, gardening, and all aspects of hard work as he helped his parents with their farm. Later, as a hobby, he designed and created beautiful pieces of furniture from the raw wood with the leaves still on to the finished product.
As a student at Dugger Union High. he was a key basketball player from 1955-1959 and track star for the 880 Run-possibly still holding the school record at 2:03 minutes. He went on to graduate from Indiana State University with a BS degree in 1963 in Biology, Science & Health /Phys Ed. He earned his MS degree in Biology with Advanced Studies from Indiana State University.
Larry taught Biology/Science & coached basketball in Winamac, IN, Martinsville, IL, Oblong, IL, East Richland Olney High School in IL, and Biology/Science and track coach at Franklin High School in Franklin, IN where he retired.
Larry’s family welcomes friends, family, students, fellow professionals, and all to attend & celebrate Larry’s life on
Sept 8. Larry will lie in rest in his parents’ family plot in the Woodard Cemetery in Dugger, IN.
