Royce Orman Chambliss, age 85 was born December 6, 1937 in Pleasant View, Tennessee and passed away at Signature Health Care in Clarksville, Tennessee on January 12, 2023. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #604 in Ashland City for 61 years, a member of Pleasant View Methodist Church for 75 years and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Royce lived in Pleasant View, Ashland City, Springfield and Arcadia Senior Living in Clarksville.
He retired in 1999 after enjoying a career in sales with Dura Container Company in Clarksville and Marcus Paint Company in Nashville.
Royce is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Nell Frances Chambliss; his parents, Henry Orman and Sudie Chambliss; brother baby Joe: sisters, Sybil Kennedy and Mary Margaret Powell.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-laws, Glynda & Steve Maxey, Lynda & Hershel Basham and Carol & Stan Simmons; grandchildren & great-grandchildren, Matt & Ashley Maxey, Julie Beth & James, Natalie Simmons, Stacey & Brad Reece, Easton & Brooklynn; brother-in-law, Ralph Powell; nephews, Glenn, Kevin, & Bruce Kennedy and Jeff Powell; and niece, Ericka Surber.
The family wishes to thank his caregiver, Sally McMurray and the Arcadia & Signature Health caregivers for their kind compassion shown to both of our parents.
Active pallbearers are Steve Maxey, Hershel Basham, Stan Simmons, Matt Maxey, Brad Reece, Jeff Powell, Kevin Kennedy and Bruce Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers are Sally McMurray and the Arcadia caregivers.
Funeral services will be conducted at the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16 with Bro. Paul Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 2621 Church Street, Pleasant View, Tn 37146
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com
