On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, James Lloyd Chambers, loving father, devoted husband, and friend to many, peacefully passed away in his sleep at the age of 88.

Lloyd was born on December 18, 1933, in Richland County, SC. He was a kind and patient father to his three children and a loving Granddad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He was the owner of Yvonne Tile Company in Lumberton for many years and, later, during his retirement, he crafted custom cabinets from his home workshop. He enjoyed volunteering his time and he served the community as Fire Chief/Volunteer Fireman for Raft Swamp Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was fondly known by his children as the "Cookie Monster", as he loved a midnight snack of cookies.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his father, James Lever, and his mother, Lula Viola Chambers; his brothers, Herbert, Thomas, and Sammy; and his sisters, Betty and Catherine. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Martin Chambers, with whom he had three children; and his eldest daughter, Dixie (Mike). He was preceded in death, as well, by his second wife, Laura Ann Ludlum Chambers, and his stepdaughters, Brenda & Lorrie.

He is survived by his brothers, Paul and James, Jr., and his sister, Shirley, and their families. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Heather (Lars); his grandson, Josh (Krystal); his great-grandsons, Jakob & Ronan; his daughter, Del (Dan); his grandson, Forrest (Crystal); his great-granddaughter, Bailey (Collin); his granddaughters, Mary (Brad), Sarah (Matt); his great-granddaughter, Elizabeth; his son, Joe (Kim); and his grandsons, J.T. & Caleb. He is also survived by his stepson, Jeff, his stepdaughter, Paula (Wilton), and their families.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Floyd Memory Gardens, 3720 Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton, NC with Rev. Austin Chappell officiating.