Robert Chambers

Robert "Doc" Alton Chambers, Sr., born April 18, 1942, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2026 following his battle with cancer. 

He was employed by US Steel Mine for 26 years, followed by AgCentral (formerly Jefferson Farmers Co-Op) for 30 years. Doc was an active member of Green Hill Baptist Church. He never met a stranger who didn't soon become a friend. He knew every joke and even created his own. After speaking with him, he left you with a smile and a belly-ache from laughing so hard. He loved spending time on his farm; and even helping others with their own farming. Doc was one of a kind, and loved by many.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawson "Dink" Chambers and Cora Shrader Chambers; brothers, Kenneth "Blue" Chambers (& wife, Betty), James "J.T." Chambers (& wife, Imogene); sister, Wilma Chambers Reneau (& husband, Herb); and a brother-in-law, James Freddy Lindsey. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joann Lindsey Chambers; sons, Robert (Lisa) Chambers, Chris (Susan) Chambers; daughter, Betty Jo (David) Shaw; sister, Peggy (Bill) Fain; brothers-in-law, Billy (Carla) Lindsey, Thomas (Debbie) Lindsey; sister-in-law, Carolyn Lindsey; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; and a host of nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 7PM Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Farrar Funeral Home of Dandridge with Rev. Thomas "Tommy" Lindsey & Bro. Jerry Harris officiating. The family will receive friends from 5PM to 7PM prior to the service. Burial will take place at 11AM Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Pastor Darrell Chambers officiating. Pallbearers will be Jason Chambers, Adam Chambers, Andrew Chambers, Cody Nelson, Dillon Moyers, Tabor Elder, & Billy Lindsey.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

Farrar Funeral Home of Dandridge is honored to serve the Chambers family.