Rev. James "J.C." Chambers, Jr. On February 15, 2012, the Rev. J.C. Chambers, Jr. went home to be with the Lord. Graveside services for Rev. James "J.C." Chambers, Jr. 73, of Marshall, will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Nesbitt Cemetery. Rev. Dick Sawyer and Rev. Craig Evers will officiate. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2012 at Downs Funeral Home. Rev. Chambers was born December 27, 1938 in Marshall to James Carroll, Sr. and Evelyn Faye Finley Chambers. He married Irece Nadine Fox August, 1959. She preceded him in death in 2001. Rev. Chambers was a longtime Baptist minister for over 40 years serving churches in East Texas, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. He was currently serving New Hope Baptist Church as pastor. He was a graduate of Marshall High, attended Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston State College and received his Bachelor Degree from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. He was an active member of many organizations in the community. Rev. Chambers is survived by 5 children, Marshall and Elaine Chambers of Lilburn, GA, Lynn and Derinda Chambers of McComb, IL, Cheryl and Ron Cryer of Baytown, TX, Dr. James M. and Kandace Chambers of Marshall, TX and Weston and Lori Chambers of Manhattan, KS; brother, Finley and Robin Chambers of Marshall; sister, Rebecca Evers of Harleton; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ricky Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Kevin Evers, Aaron Chambers, Jordan Chambers, Larry Borden and Tim Chambers. The family requests memorials be made to the American Bible Society, P.O. Box 96812, Washington, D.C. 20090 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences can be sent to www.downsfuneralhome.com .