Thomas E. Chambers

Thomas E. Tom Chambers, 75, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2008.nbsp; Tom was born March 2, 1933 in Rockford the son of Thomas E., Sr. and Elizabeth (Davey) Chambers.nbsp; He married his high school sweetheart Carol Brentner on December 29, 1951. nbsp; Tom graduated from West High School where he played basketball for Coach Saudargas and the Warriors.nbsp; Tomnbsp; was employed by Brentner Trucking, DeWall Trucking and A amp; B Freight Lines over a period of 43 years.nbsp; He was a member of Maywood Evangelical Free Church where he worked with Awana.nbsp; He was previously a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a trustee for many years, as well as an usher. After he retired from trucking he worked part time for Target.nbsp; Tom enjoyed Bible study and had memorized a great many Bible verses.nbsp; He also loved to walk around the neighborhood and walk the beach in South Padre, Texas.nbsp; Tom never met a stranger. nbsp; Tom is survived by his wife, Carol; sons Donald (Diana) and Duane (Mary Jo his daughters, Diane (Dennis) Bonacquisti, Denise (Kent) Johnson, Deidre Logan and Debra (Mark) Savala; his son-in-law, Kent Logan; his grandchildren, Kimberly LaRue, Jessica Shobe, Valerie Lightheart and Tom Chambers; Jenna Bonacquisti; Elizabeth and Catherine Chambers andnbsp; Natalie Crosby; Kelly, Kari and Katie Johnson; Kyle, Jarred, Chelsie, Dillon and Maura Logan; and Rob and Joe Savala; seven great-grandchildren; his brothers, Albert and Robert; his sister-in-law, Betty Freeling and brother-in-law, Jon Brentner; several nieces and nephews, and a great many friends.nbsp; He was predeceased by his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law and his great-granddaughter Lola Crosby. nbsp;A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008nbsp; from 5 8 PM at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel.nbsp; Family and friends will meet on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 12:30 PM at Maywood Evangelical Free Church, 3621 Samuelson Rd., Rockford for a memorial service to be held at 1 PM with Pastor David Currie officiating.nbsp; Burial will be private.nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be designated at a later date.nbsp; Family and friends may extend online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com