James "Oliver" Chambliss, age 87, of Lumberton, Mississippi went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Oliver was a very honest man who touched many lives and taught the meaning of integrity, hard work and honesty. He was the most caring, loving, sweetest and accepting man anyone could ever meet. Oliver loved the Lord and was a faithful servant. He loved his family and was very kind, no matter the situation. He lived his life to the very fullest and never stopped living. Oliver was a strong man, he never gave up and was very tenacious. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his first wife of 27 years, Naomi Chambliss; his parents, Mazaline and Walter Chambliss; one son, Billy Hurst; four sisters, Marie Hartfield, Dolly Jones, Dorothy Donaldson and Virginia Extine; one brother, Oscar Chambliss two grand children, Rick Davis, Gavin Davis; and a great grandson, Cade Chambliss.
Oliver leaves to cherish his memories to his loving wife of 24 years, Catherine Chambliss; nine children; Jan Grob (the late Al), James Chambliss, Jr. (Gay), Arthur Hurst (Darlene), Michael Hurst (Robin), Melissa Chambliss Crochet (Brad), Sandy Chambliss Thompson (Lloyd), Jerry Wayne Davis (Nera), June Ladner (L.H.) and Donald Davis (Neese); two sisters, Audrey Hennis and Mildred Dearman, numerous, grand children, great grandchildren and great-great grand children; a host of nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to Oliver's home going celebration on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 am, at Lumberton Missionary Baptist Church, 804 W Main Ave, Lumberton, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Byrdline Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitefuneralhomelumberton.com for the Chambliss family.
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