James H. Chambers, 92, of Jacksonville, IL, died Monday, April 3, 2023, at Heritage Health in Jacksonville. He was born Jan. 17, 1931, in Naples, IL, the son of William and Mae (Price) Chambers. He married the love of his life, Elda Jean Gresham on Jan. 21, 1953, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 2019, after 66 years of marriage. He is survived by three children, Diana Watson of Ballwin, MO, Debra "Debi" Vanderpool of Springfield and Stephen (Mary) Chambers of Jacksonville; six granddaughters, Shelby Koontz, Carrie Mitchell, Nicki Vanderpool, Chelsea Vanderpool, Whitney Vanderpool and Kelsey Chambers; and three great granddaughters, Isabella Mitchell, Sierra Mitchell and Bailey Koontz; and his brother, Frank (Doris) Chambers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and one sister, Evelyn Skinner. Jim graduated from Bluffs High School in 1948, at which time he enlisted in the United States Air Force for a four year term of service. He was extended for a year when the Korean conflict broke out. He then worked for Country Mutual Insurance Company for 46 years. Jim also served on the boards of Passavant Area Hospital, Prairie Council on Aging, Barton Stone Christian Home and Woodhaven Hospice. He helped form Woodhaven Hospice where he served as a volunteer for 27 years. He also created a 16-week youth auxiliary course (YAP) at Jonathan Turner Jr. High School which taught 8th graders how to deal with loss in healthy ways. Jim was a member of the Jacksonville Church of Christ where he served as a song leader, teacher and elder. A funeral service will be held 12:00 PM Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, south of Bluffs. The family will meet friends from 10:00 AM 12:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Barton Stone Volunteer Association or to your local hospice organization. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Friday, April 07, 2023 10:00 AM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Friday, April 07, 2023 12:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650