Adrian passed away September 17, 2020 in Canton. He was born January 9, 1925 to R. F. (Dutch) and Oma Chamblee. One of 9 children, he grew up in the Old Bethel community. He attended school in Old Bethel, Martin's Mill, LaTourneau Tech and East Texas Teacher's College in Commerce. Adrian served in the Army and then became a civilian instructor. He went on to work as an aeronautics engineer for GE, Lockheed Martin and NASA on the Scout and Atlas Missile Projects.
Adrian was a devoted husband to his wife, Alma. They were married 63 years before her death in 2008. He was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Adrian is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Kathy Haynes of Canton, grandchildren and spouses, Nicole and Jeremiah Gilliland of Bonham, Reagan and Landi Haynes of Hico and Natalie and Jose Gallegos of Tyler, great-grandchildren: Bella, Cecily, Caleb and Joshua Gilliland and Laurel and James Haynes. He also leaves behind two sisters: Katie Stout of Canton and Peggy Black and husband Leon of Austin and a host of other relatives and friends.
Adrian was preceded in death by his wife, Alma, his father and mother, 5 brothers: Jamie Cain, Truett Chamblee, Roland Chamblee, Bobby Joe Chamblee, Gerald Chamblee and 1 sister, Marium Marshall.
Those wishing to honor his memory may make a donation to Tundra Baptist Church, 2313 FM 1651, Canton, TX 75103 or Meredith Campground Cemetery Assoc., 5201 CR 3902, Athens, TX 75752.
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