Floyd Gene Chambers

Mr. Floyd Gene Chambers, age 68, of the Tiger Creek Community of Roan Mountain, passed away on Saturday, February 08, 2014 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was the son of the late Ward and Lena McClellan Chambers and was born in Tiger Creek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lon Chambers and Ray Chambers; and a sister, Delia Stevens. Mr. Chambers was a member of Hopson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and was a logger. Survivors include his wife, Ann Hilmon Chambers; four children, Janice Scalf, Tim Chambers and wife, Brenda; Sue Ann Chambers; Heather Creed and husband, Larry; six grandchildren, Bethany Chambers, Olivia Chambers, Jonathon Scalf, Joshua Scalf, Chelsea Beam and Talon Creed; one great-grandchild, Meleah Scalf; four brothers, June Chambers, Chuck Chambers, Earl Chambers and James Chambers; four sisters, Bonnie Arnett, Betty Chambers, Nannie Miller and Rosie Birchfield; and his dog, Mia. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family requests the comfort and honor of your presence at the funeral service for Mr. Floyd Gene Chambers at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the Hopson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Bobby Campbell officiating. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. The graveside service will follow the funeral on Tuesday in the Captain Nelson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Joshua Scalf, Jonathon Scalf, Ralph Greene, Larry Creed, Terry Hyder, and George Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Stacy Lane, Tyler Street, Wade Jarrett and Dr. Bruce Abkes and staff. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Hathaway Percy Funeral & Cremation Services or at the residence at other times.Read Obituary