William Chamberlain's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

William Chamberlain

December 16, 1949 - July 13, 2025 (75 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

William Chamberlain's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Russell Funeral Service

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William Chamberlain

December 16, 1949 - July 13, 2025 (75 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

William Chamberlain Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Chamberlain (Durham, North Carolina), who passed away at the age of 75, on July 13, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Chamberlain to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, William is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that William's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pearl Chamberlain and Martin Chamberlain. He is survived by: his spouse Ernelle P. Eaton; his brother John (Lillian); his sons, William "Billy" Chamberlain (Shawaka) and Carlton Chamberlain; his grandchildren, Hope, Maleek and Trinity; and his siblings-in-law, Pam Lacewell, Thalia Ray (Charles) and Floyd Eaton. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Russell Funeral Service



Mon

July 28

Memorial service

12:00 PM

St. Joseph AME Church
2521 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707

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