He was born on March 16, 1929 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Willard and Rose (Demitro) Chamberlain. He married Elizabeth Hill on Dec. 28, 1956. She predeceased him in Feb. of 1992.
Affectionately known as Pop by his family, James worked for many years as a Janitor for Amphenol in Sidney. He enjoyed playing cards and watching Westerns.
He is survived by his son, James Jr. and Susan Chamberlain; his son Richard Chamberlain and Linda Ruling; his daughter, Patti Brezner and James Pilkington; his daughter, Bonnie and Danny Fogg; his son, Roger Chamberlain; 12 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, May 12, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta, from 5 to 7 pm. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 13 at the funeral home, at 11 am, with Rev. Stephen Fournier officiating. A link will be provided on his memorial page to view the service online.
Burial with military honors will follow in Laurens Village Cemetery, Laurens.
In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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