John Louis Chambers

John was born in Athens, Alabama to the late Ernest Howell and Annie Laurie Dillard Chambers. He was a proud Eagle Scout and a 1957 graduate of Athens High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in math and physics from the now University of North Alabama. John’s graduate studies included work in meteorology at the University of Oklahoma and he earned a master’s degree in computer science from Alabama A & M University.

Following his service as a weather officer in the U.S. Air Force, John worked for Lockheed and Computer Sciences Corporation as a contractor for NASA at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama during the Apollo program. He retired from TVA.

John loved his family, the Boy Scouts, books, music, inclement weather and all areas of scientific study. Being a father brought him immense joy and pride. He always said, “Why have children if you don’t spoil them?” His love of music was very eclectic with some of his favorites being The Chuck Wagon Gang, Happy Goodman Family, Bob Wills, George Jones, Arthur Rubinstein, Opera, and Mozart’s Piano Concertos. John and his wife, Maggie, enjoyed many John Prine concerts.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Chambers. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marguerite Miller Chambers of Chattanooga; daughters, Sarah Tate Chambers McBride of Maryville, TN and Caroline Chambers Sanney of Franklin, TN; son, Thomas Perry Chambers of Chattanooga; son-in-law Kenneth Sanney of Franklin, TN; his adored grandchildren, Dylan McBride, Catherine Sanney, Nora Sanney and Calvin Sanney; his brother, William Chambers of Palm Desert, CA, and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 21, 2022 from 9–10:20 a.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. A graveside memorial service will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation or your local Boy Scouts of America council.

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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.