Kenneth Chambers, 1927-2019
MINERAL RIDGE — Kenneth Chambers, 92, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 24, 2019, at his home, with his loved ones by his side.
Ken was born July 24, 1927, at home on North Hartford Avenue in Youngstown, the son of Chester H. and Dora H. Harrington Chambers. He was a 1945 graduate of Chaney High School.
Ken was an Army veteran, serving in World War II and Korea as an artillery specialist and was stationed in Germany, serving from 1946 until 1954.
While back home in Youngstown on leave from the Army, Ken met the love of his life, Margurette Pearce, on a blind date. He and Maggie were married July 25, 1953, and celebrated 66 years of marriage.
After being honorably discharged from the Army, Ken went to work for Niles Rolling Mill, which later became RMI Titanium. He retired in 1992 from RMI where he had been a research specialist.
Ken was an active member of the Mineral Ridge Church of Christ, where he had served as an elder, treasurer, and a teacher, as well as other thing he did there.
Ken loved history and was active in Civil War preservation. He a member the Civil War Round Table of Mahoning Valley and the World War II Association, and a 56-year member of the Grand Lodge of the Freemasons.
Ken’s greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren and new great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife of 66 years, Maggie, Ken leaves two children, Mara (Fred) Piersol of Warren and Gordon Chambers of Mineral Ridge; six grandchildren, Brian (Emily) Piersol, Megan Piersol and Kenneth Piersol, and Eric, Robert and Michael Chambers; twin great-grandsons, Andrew and Charles Piersol; and one nephew, Kenneth (Joan) Guy; along with several nieces, nephews and friends.
Besides his parents, Ken is preceded in death by three brothers, John Harrington and Arnold and Charles Chambers, and one niece, Charlee Stone.
Friends may call 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel, where services will be held 11 a.m. Monday.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Civil War Trust, P.O. Box 17686 Baltimore, Md. 21298-8333 in Ken’s name.
Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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