James Kenneth Chambers Jr.

Jim worked professionally at Bell and Howard Chevrolet in car and truck sales for over 15 years. He was among the top 15 in truck sales in North Carolina, member of the Outstanding Truck Sales Hall of Fame and Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Legion of Leaders Club for Outstanding Sales. Mr. Chambers also traveled many years to Charlotte working for LaPoint Honda and was instrumental in the startup of AAA car buying service when he retired. Jim was an active member of the National Guard for many years.

Jim, affectionately known as JK, never met a stranger and entertained friends and family with his quick wit. He loved to hunt, fish, dance and he especially loved living on Lake Norman. JK enjoyed his morning coffee and conversation with friends and employees at Randy’s BBQ in Troutman.

Jim is preceded in death by his father, James K. Chambers, Sr. and his mother, Johnsie Goodman Chambers. Also, two brothers, Johnnie and Michael Chambers and his son, Brett Randall. Jim is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Chambers Cook (Edward) of Lake Norman; grandson, J. Spencer Cook (Lindsay); granddaughters, Samantha Chambers, Brittany Chambers Warricks (Daniel); and great grandchildren, Graysen (Samantha), Brodie and Zander (Brittany). His sister, Sue Chambers Campbell; former wife, Linda Kiker Hopkins and former brother-in-law, Dr. Billy F. Kiker (Jane).

Services celebrating JK’s life will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, August 3rd at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Cook officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, August 3rd prior to the service. Memorials may be given to the Children’s Homes of Iredell County, Inc. in Statesville or to the Iredell County Humane Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of Mr. Chambers and his family.