Waylon J Chambers

Waylon J. Chambers, 77, born March 8, 1944 died Aug. 15, 2021 at his home peacefully in Sims, AR with his wife and daughter by his side.

He was a 1962 graduate of Mount Ida High. He was a Vietnam Veteran, where he served as a medic in Germany. He retired from the Arkansas Hwy Transportation Department after 33 ½ years where he was the construction project supervisor. He and his wife continued their cattle farming operation.

He is preceded in death by his parents Waymon and Janie, one brother; Johnny Chambers, two sisters; Jean (Bub) Reynolds and Ann (Jake) Hutchinson.

He is survived by his wife; Jone (Milholen) Chambers of 57 years, daughter Angela (Art) Halstead, grandchildren Will and Erica Halstead, step-grandchild Amanda (Noah) Heinrich (Lee and Bailee), one sister Ava (Bill) McVitty, one sister-in-law Marsha Chambers, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be Friday, August 20, 2021, 10:00 am at Rocky Cemetery in Sims, Arkansas, with Bro. Jerry Stewart officiating. Pallbearers: Jeff and Kevin Wilson, Bill McKim, Neil Johnston Travis Milholen and Bill Jones. Honorary pallbearers: Sammy Jones, Dale Williams, Olen Wilson, Dr. Divers (Genesis Cancer Staff), Arkansas Hospice Staff of Hot Springs. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com