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Obituary For Mr. Thomas Ferrial Chambers

Thomas Ferrial Chambers, affectionately known as “Butch”, departed this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at home with family and Liberty Hospice Chaplain by his side. He was born in Washington, D.C. on September 1, 1940 to Jewel Scott Chambers (deceased) and Archie Chambers (deceased).

He married Rosia Mae Watson on December 25, 1957 and to this union three children were born: Tony Reno, James Orin, and Angela Jeanette.

Thomas gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his health declined. He visited the sick at home, hospitals and nursing homes. This gave him great joy. He loved people and always had a joke or something to make you smile. He was known for passing out flyers about Christ leading to folk coming to Christ. He would always invite folk to church.

Early in life, Thomas/Butch worked as a milk deliverer for Sealtest as a teenager. Various other employment i.e., Ballet Hosiery Mill, Wansona Manufacturing, Bowman’s Restaurant, Kenville, and Duff Norton. His last job was at Southern Correctional Institution in Troy, N.C. where he worked for 21½ years, then retired. He was nicknamed “Eagle Eyes” there because he could really spot problems with the inmates. We were told that he could really run that Central Control Station like no other. He enjoyed Deep Sea fishing and playing pool. He was called “8BALL.”

Thomas/Butch was preceded in death by his six siblings: Carolyn Harden, Violet Clautterbuck, Edward Chambers, Glen Chambers, Kenneth Chambers and Barbara Buchanon.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 65 years, Rosia Mae Chambers; two sons, Tony Chambers (Marie) of Chesterfield, SC and James Chambers (Juanita) of Kathleen, GA and a daughter, Angela Jeanette of the home; eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren; one sister, Robin Ingram of Wadesboro, NC; four sisters-in-law, Juanita Chambers of Wadesboro, NC, Mary McLean (Howard) of Wadesboro, NC, Shirley Ingram (Jimmy) of High Point, NC and Juretha Colson of Wadesboro, NC; two brothers-in-law, William Watson (Olive) of Lilesville, NC and James Thomas Watson (Celeste) of New York. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Services to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Mr. Chambers will be on Sunday, May 28, 2023, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Chambers Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 12:30-1:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

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Prayers for the family during this time of loss.

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The McCoy and Kendall Family send our heartfelt sympathy to the Thomas Chambers Family. Thomas will always cherish the truck rides with Mr. Butch and the letter he wrote Thomas when Mr. Butch was in the hospital. With love, Vance, Mittie, Thomas and Bryson McCoy

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Our deepest condolences from the Montgomery/Parsons families

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I send you my condolences to the family and friends. Mr.Chambers worked on my shift at Southern Correctional Institution in Troy, NC for many years.Officer Chambers was very kind, respectful and a dependable person who I could count on. Officer Chambers will be missed by so many.rest in peace my friend. Ron Clark, former Captain Southern Correctional.

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I am so sorry to hear of my former co worker and good friend passing. Rest in peace my friend, you truly earned your rest. My prayers are with your family. Nancy Gainey, Biscoe, NC.

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From Howard. With Love.

- Howard Thompson

Enjoyed knowing & working w/ C/O Chambers @ Southern CI. His wife would fry apple flapjack pies to share w/ us. He always had a smile on his face, especially when he spoke of his family. Sending you my love & many prayers! Sherry Atkins (Southern CI #3600)

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"Butch" was a very nice person and will be missed by all who knew him. We use to walk and talk for hours on the track. Condolences to the entire family and friends. Callie & Susan Little

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Mr. Thomas always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say every time he saw me and my family, I will always remember him cooking on the grill in his back yard and telling stories of his life. Me and my family give our condolences to his entire family and we are very grateful to have known Mr. Thomas and his family, may you rest in peace and may the Lord continue to bless your family. The Cunningham family.

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SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE CHAMBER AND WATSON FAMILY ERNEST AND LOU RORIE a& FAMILY

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Condolences to the family. My wife and worked with Mr Chambers for many years at Southern Correctional Institution in Troy, NC. He was a great Correctional Officer and a great person as well, he will be truly missed. Kevin& Cynthia King

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Sincere condolences for the Chambers family today and days to come. May God comfort your hearts with his gracious mercy and love. Steve and Terri Wilkes

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To the chamber's family! So sorry for your loss 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️ Brenda Merriman

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To Rose and the entire Chambers Family you have our prayers and sympathy. We will all miss Deacon Chambers. Love George and Jacqueline Anderson.

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Mr. Chambers was a joy to work with when he worked at Southern Correctional Institution in Troy. He and the late James Gainey were riding partners. He was very respectful but would crack a joke every now and then. My sincere condolences are with the family at this time. May God comfort you now and in the days to come. Beverly A. Harris, of Mt. Gilead, NC, Former Nurse, Southern Correctional.

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Praying for comfort for Rose, Children, Robin & entire family. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

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