Melvin Lee Chambless Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Lee Chambless Jr. (Charlottesville, Virginia), who passed away on August 30, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Melvin leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin L. Chambless, Sr. and Mrytle Inez Chambless; his brother Ronald D. Chambless; and his granddaughter Margie Katherine Ferguson. He is survived by: his wife Katherine H. Chambless of Charlottesville, VA; his daughter Michelle L. Chambless of Fountain Hills, AZ; his grandson Bruce H. Ferguson of Lawrenceville, GA; and his siblings, James Robert Chambless (Judy), Ricky Lynn Chambless and Doris A. Chambless of Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your local Lions Club or to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Mail checks drawn on a U.S. bank account, payable to LCIF, to Department 4547 Carol Stream, IL 60122-4547. 100% of donations go to grants and programs such as hearing aids, eyeglasses, and eye exams.
