Mr. Chambers
Harrison was called from labor to reward on Tuesday April 26, 2016 at Pruitt
Health in Ridgeway SC. Chambers was born April 24, 1942 in Winnsboro SC to the
late Nick and Gertrude R. Harrison.
At an early age Chambers accepted Jesus as
his Lord and Savior, and was baptized at White Oak Baptist Church # 1 in
Winnsboro SC. He was a 1960 graduate of Fairfield County Training School. Upon
graduation he moved to Hartford CT, there he was employed with City Supply
Paper Company. Chambers was an Army Veteran of Vietnam. After his tour of duty
ended, he returned to Connecticut , there he was employed by the United States
Postal Service.
After his retirement, Chambers returned to Winnsboro SC and
reunited with White Oak Baptist Church # 1, where served faithfully on the
Trustee and Usher Boards, until his health began to fail. Chambers was the secretary of Flint Hill Lodge #236 .He also enjoyed working with
Fairfield High Alumni Association.
He is survived by five brothers: Thomas
(Gloria) Harrison, Richard Harrison, Ulysses (Lisa) Harrison all of Winnsboro
SC, and Rev. David Harrison of W. Columbia SC, Bobby (Anna) Harrison of Waterbury
CT.
Four sisters: Johnnie Mae Jackson, Minnie L. (Henry) Martin both of
Winnsboro SC, Melvina H. Cotten of Columbia SC and Betty (James) Able Jr. of
Ridgeway SC and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends whom
will miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to White Oak Baptist
Church #1, PO Box 1048 Winnsboro SC 29180 or Flint Hill Lodge #236, 148 Kodiak
Dr. Winnsboro SC 29180.
Visitation will be Friday April 29, 2016 from 12 noon
to 7 pm at The Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro
SC 29180.
Services with military honors will be 11 am (10:00 am viewing) Saturday at
White Oak Baptist Church #1, 520 White Oak Church Rd Winnsboro SC 29180 with burial in the Church Cemetery.
