November 11, 1935 – May 20, 2025
Gerald Martin “Jerry” Chambers, age 89, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Ft. Scott. He was born November 11, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of William Joseph Chambers and Karin Sophia “Martha” Erickson Chambers. Jerry had an older brother, William Henry “Bill” Chambers and a twin brother, Richard John “Dick” Chambers. Jerry
was preceded in death by both parents and brothers as well as his wife of forty-nine, Linda Maxine Priest Chambers. Jerry was a U. S. Navy veteran and served on the USS Hornet CVA-12 and USS Wasp CAG-15, CVS-18, CVA-18.
Jerry is survived by his son with Linda, Eric Chambers (Jennifer). Ericis a 1995 graduate of Ft. Scott High School and a US Army veteran. He is also survived by his oldest son, Michael Tillman Chambers (Amy). Michael is a US Marine Corps veteran. Jerry is also survived by a daughter, Susan Chambers Harris and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private burial will take place at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook atcheneywitt.com.
