John Q Chambers Jr.  age 97 passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021 surrounded by his family. Johnny was born in Verdigris, OK January 27, 1924 the son of Pearl & John Chambers. He had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Johnny graduated from Verdigris High School and went to Oklahoma State College.  After college he enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he was proud to serve his country during World War II.  After receiving an honorable discharge he went home to Claremore, OK to help with the family farm. He was called back to serve in the Air Force during the Korean War.  Again after receiving honorable discharges Johnny went to Portland, Oregon where he worked as a Telegraph Operator for Union Pacific Railroad Company. Shortly thereafter he met his bride, Juanita Tubbs and moved to Silverton, Oregon where they raised their 8 children.

Johnny went into the logging business with his family and was a tree faller for many years. After attending a welding program to become a certified welder he left the logging business and worked for Brooks Canning Company until he retired at age 65.  After retiring he and Juanita moved to Sedalia, MO where he enjoyed retired life. His passions were hunting and fishing. He had many hobbies, some of his favorites were reading,  coin collecting, metal detecting and hunting for arrowheads. He loved a Friday night Penny Ante Poker game with family & friends. One of his favorite places was the Oregon Coast where he took many deep sea fishing trips with his family & friends. One of his biggest thrills was going to Washington DC on the Honor Flight. Johnny also took great pride in his Cherokee Native American Heritage.
He had such great love for his family and they for him. His was known by everyone who met him for his smile, kindness & gentle loving manner. He will be greatly missed.

Johnny is survived by his sons, John Q.  III, David M. & Tarchechee M. & wife Kathy.  Daughters, Christine E Silna & husband Jeff, Judy Didlot & husband Jim. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren & great-great grandchildren,
nephew & nieces.

He is predeced in death by his wife, Juanita, parents, Pearl & John Chambers, his siblings, daughters; Nita Ann, Joyce Marie,  Sons; Richard Lee, Joseph Wayne. Grandsons; John Q Chambers IV, Ricky Didlot & James Didlot.

There will be a memorial held at Ungers Funeral Chapel in Silverton, Oregon, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 @ 5:00 PM.
Following an Honor Guard Ceremony Johnny will buried next to his wife in Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia Mo. at a later date.
Family asks in lieu of flowers donations be made to any Alzheimer's Research Foundation.