William Franklin Chambless III

Bill was born December 19, 1950 in Waco, TX to William F Chambless II and Theresa (Wooten) Chambless.

Bill graduated from the Air Force Academy and served during Vietnam. He earned his first Master’s degree in Photography from Brooks Institute then a Master’s in International Relations, then he also earned a Master’s degree in Computer Technology from SOU. He worked at Kodak in White City for 15 years.

After meeting Jeanie Camarillo at a church in Ashland, Oregon, Bill knew it was meant to be. They dated for 8 years and were married in 1998. Bill’s hobbies included kayaking, riding motorcycles, playing the guitar, reading and traveling. He and Jeanie were a part of the Living Waters Church for over 20 years, and together they also enjoyed working with Hearts with a Mission.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jeanie Camarillo, son, Mike of Seattle; daughter, Nicole Greider, her partner Grey Casseide, and grandson, Kairo, all of Talent. He is also survived by a sister, Paula (Ray) Fowler, of Newport News, VA, nephew, Ray Fowler Jr. and niece, Carey Fowler also of Virginia.

Jeanie would like to thank Karyn and Lynn Hale, Chuck and Kay Myer, Paula and Ray, Bobbi and Mike Alstott, Tim, Sue and Paul. Also, the Heimann Cancer center team, Asante Hospice, Dr. Savage and Kim Schwartz for all of their support, prayers and caring.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Bill’s memory to Hearts with a Mission, 711 Medford Center, #334, Medford, OR 97504.