Timothy Dale Chambers

Timothy Dale Chambers, 72, of Greenfield, IN, passed away on February 18th, 2022, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Tim was born on August 14th, 1949, to Thomas Richard "Dick" and Gracie Marie (Slavens) Chambers in Terre Haute, IN. He was raised on a chicken farm near Terre Haute, IN. After high school, he attended Franklin Bible College and Rose Poly Technical Institute. In 1969 he joined the United States Marine Corps, reaching the rank of Sergeant. During his enlistment, he was in the Red Devils air squadron and stationed in Japan. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge. While stationed in Jacksonville, Florida he met Dorothy Taylor. They wed in 1971 and had 2 daughters – Lisa Marie and Debra Lynn – and were married for over 50 years. After his service, he graduated in 1977 from Rose Polytechnic Institute. He worked as a mechanical engineer for numerous aeronautical companies including Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Belcan, and worked on many airplanes, including the Boeing 737, F-16, F-22, and the F-35. Throughout his life, he enjoyed airplanes and racing. He spent numerous evenings on the racetrack with his brother, Joe, driving a push truck for sprint cars. He was known for saying "Don't do anything I wouldn't do" which was fine, because he did nearly everything. He was a Girl Scout Dad, Nazarene church member, EMT, an avid roller skater (he met Dorothy after an accident on the rink floor), storyteller, shopper, golfer, fisherman, boater, omelet cook, and a tone-deaf singer. Tim is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; siblings; daughters, Lisa (Wendell) Kirkman and Debra (Joseph) Turpin; 7 grandchildren, Wendell (Bethany), Charity (Brent), Daniel, Faith, Avery, Olivia, and Kathryn; and two great-grandchildren, Brent "Sammy" and Harmony Myers. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, 1780 West Main St, Greenfield, IN. 46140. Funeral service at 12:00 pm with Pastor David Barnett officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the Greenfield Veteran's Honor Guard immediately following at Park Cemetery, Greenfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to support the family in providing a final resting place for our loved one. Please share your memories of Tim and condolences with his family at www.stillingerfamaily.com.