Name: Royal Palm Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
Address: West Palm Beach, FL

The silence comes, his soul has gone, reality sets in, our father and friend has moved on.  We  wonder why, our friend must die, the thought of his absence makes us cry. Then with comforting words from the sermons of man, He whispers to die in Christ, is to live again. 
Our time on Earth, without this man, won’t feel quite right, but please understand, he joined the witnesses, high above, he knows the fullness of God’s grace and love. And one day too,  we hope to see, the celebration in heaven, like they welcomed Deac! Well done thy good and faithful servant, enter in and take your rest. For you’ve lived a life that all should follow, full of love and peace, no place was left hollow. Be encouraged in pain, shed plenty of tears, as you remember the good times down through the years. It will be alright, as time goes by, he will live on, his memory won’t die.  God bless you Chamless family, I love you all. 

Mark-12:33" To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."
Mrs. Chamless, Serena, Joe Jr., you and Mr. Joe were truly loving neighbors to our family for many years. We want to send our condolences and prayers. We pray that your hearts will find peace.
The Mills Family


"Wait on the Lord and He shall strengthen thine heart." 
Psalm 27:14

On behalf of " Carnell & Ruth Benjamin Sr. Family. 

 To our sweet loving  ( cousin)  wife  (Brenda) & Family of our nephew known to so many of us as  "Junior ". 
We share a lifetime's of memories! We cherish the wonderful time we've been together at each others homes. 

 Brenda in your time of sorrow, may you find peace in his presence as He gives you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

With Prayers & Sympathy
Your loving family !
Carnell Benjamin Sr. (Uncle) & Ruth A. Benjamin (Aunt).



To my Nephew Family,
I’m so sorry, but he is with his Holy Father now in no pain. I am praying that everyone will be able to continue living knowing that he is watching over all of you. My Love to each of you. 
                         Auntie Loretta

Joe, you were one of a kind. I can still hear your laugh.  There are too many memories for me to pick one. You were one of the first to welcome me to Ranger. You always treated me with respect, and let me rant! Of course you always laughed at me!  You will be greatly missed. My condolences to your family and loved ones.


Brenda Chamless and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Junior passing but God had his plan for him before we knew💕 My prayers are with you all at this time and may God strengthen all of you. He was a very loving man that I knew since I was a child and use to tag behind every summer that I came to live with his mom and pop (my uncle). I will always remember that laugh of his with the twinkle in his eyes. His mom use to fuss at me all the time bout following him foot to foot😌As life went on we stayed in touch even if it was months apart. May he Rest In Peace and I will always remember him. My Love to the Family💕

Daddy, you never said Goodbye, just " I Love you, and it was time to go." You never said that you were leaving, You were gone after I said it was "Okay." And only God knew why.

You know I needed you a million times, and a million times I cried. 
I wish my love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. 

In life I loved you so much, in death I will love you more. In my heart you will forever hold a place, that no one could ever fill. It broke my heart so bad to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of me went with you, The day God took you home. 

I miss you Daddy so much....SIP until we see each other again. 

Daddy's Girl Forever....
            
                 Your "Denice" 



 To the Chamless family, our hearts goes out to the family for your loss. We love you all so much. Brother chamless have left footprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion,joy and faith. He will always be in our hearts and continues to inspire us. We love you The Owens's Family

The late Mr. Joseph “Junior” Chamless, Sr. was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Benjamin in Pahokee, Florida, on November 20th, 1950 and was their only child. They then moved to Belle Glade not to long after. 

During his teen years he began to court, Then Ms. Brenda Jean Raiford. He joyfully married his “Jean” on July 25th, 1971 and then moved to West Palm Beach. The couple was blessed with two loving children and has been married just short of 50 years.

Mr. Joseph Chamless, Sr. became a member of Grace Praise and Worship Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida under the pastorship of Apostle Kenneth Bowling, Sr. He served faithfully and was ordained as a Deacon before moving to and becoming a member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. 

Joseph was a dedicated and loyal employee of Ranger Road Construction for over 38 years where he was loved and respected by his peers and supervisors alike.  

“Bumpba”, as he was affectionally called by his wife, Brenda, loved to go fishing, take long road trips, talk on his CB and was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan. 

On December 15th, 2020 he was called home to rest. He leaves to cherish his memories his Loving Wife, Brenda, his two children, Serena Richardson (Derik) and Joseph Chamless, Jr. (Michelle), and two grandchildren, Danielle and Kennedy, two brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.


My dear cousin Junior

I can still picture your smiling face from our last cousin reunion  in Fernandina as we shared the fun memories from long ago. Will never forget the many visits and holiday feasts for many years at my mom and dads in Jacksonville Florida as you and your lovely wife would religiously make . Your dad , my uncle started bringing you all and you carried on the family tradition even after he transitioned. Those were the good old days. Never shall forget.
Rest now from your labor my dear cousin. You will truly be missed. Love and Prayers to the family. May God continue to grant you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.....

Love  
Cousin  Miss Ann and  Family

Coming to the realization that you are no longer here in flesh is difficult.  I take comfort in reminiscing about the fun memories.  Seeing that big smile on your face as I’d drive by, obnoxiously blowing my horn at you, just to say a simple hello is one of my fondest.  That same smile was inherited by my dear friend, Serena.  Identical smiles!  Although these are rough times, I also take comfort in knowing that I will continue to see your smile through her as she and I recount the fun times that were had with you.  Thank God for the good memories.   Now rather than blowing my horn at you Pops, I will blow forever kisses towards the sky.    

May Your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace  

Love,
Candace & Reg


Junior, your life on Earth brought Glory & Honor to Jesus Christ our saviour. You will be Deeply missed.  But Junior dying in Christ is  even Better.  You've gain Eternal Life. 
Your first cousins,
Evangelists Robert & Constance Benjamin Rose Family.

OBITUARY

Joseph Chamless, Sr.

20 November, 1950 – 15 December, 2020

Royal Palm Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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