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Ralph Milton Chambless

6 Oct 1923 – 20 Sep 1939

Birth	6 Oct 1923
Death	20 Sep 1939
Cemetery	Bascom Cemetery Bascom , Smith County , Texas , USA
Added by	Tyler on 19 Jan 2012
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47949717

Bio

son of H C & Pansy Chambless Ralph was an outstanding young man. He died as a result of medications used to treat strep throat. Penisilin did not arrive in time to save his life. ------- bio from Ralph's funeral service: Ralph Milton Chambless was born on Wimberly Street, Tyler, Texas, October 6, 1923. During his entire life, he was a resident of Tyler. At the age of six years he started to Marsh School in the first grade room of Mrs. Sam Goodman. After graduating from Marsh School he entered Roberts Jr. High where he received the honor of being selected to attend Camp Audoburn in Colorado in the summer of 1938. At the age of twelve, Ralph became a member of Scout Troop 332 wit Jack Elder as Scout Master. He proved to be a very outstanding Scout and received many honors. At the time of his death he had almost attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Ralph took an active part in promoting the activities of Scout Camp Tonkawa at Mt. Enterprise, Texas. Being religiously inclined, Ralph faithfully took part in all church activities. Ralph joined Calvary Baptist Church during a Revival conduced by Hyman Appleman. He served his Master at all times, not only through his constant attendance of Sunday School, Training Union, and Church, but also through his noble example of Christian living. He passed away September 20, 1939 after an illness of six weeks.

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Family

Parents

• Henry Clay Chambless 1901–1980
• Pansy Lee Moshier Chambless 1903–1991

Siblings

• Lloyd Glenn Chambless 1926–2006
• Bobby Franklin Chambless 1932–2011

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