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Samuel Hershal Chamberlain, born on April 7, 1934, departed this life on October 29, 2017, at the age of 83.

Sam was a veteran of the Korean War, stationed in Japan, while serving in the United States Air Force.

After being discharged from the Service, he returned to Elizabeth, Louisiana where he was raised. He worked at the paper mill in Elizabeth until moving to Lake Charles. In 1959 he went to work for Gulf States Utilities, which is now Entergy, retiring in 1994 after 35 years. After retirement, Sam dedicated his time, first of all, to his family: his wife, three beautiful daughters and six precious grandchildren, whom he adored. He was an avid fisherman and gardener, until a stroke in 2011 hindered his mobility.

In 1962, Sam married Sharie (Tabbie) Winborne. On October 6, they celebrated 55 years of marriage. During these years the couple built 8 houses, contracting 7 of them, himself.

Sam is survived by his wife, Tabbie; three daughters, Sheila Fontenot (Leon) of Pineville, Saundra Marcantel (Robin) of Moss Bluff, Sharla Morgan (Harlan) of Sulphur, and six grandchildren, Bethany, Joshua, Andrew, Sarah, Caleb and Alaina. One sister, Virginia Morris (Bill) of Payson, Arizonia, and a dear cousin, Annie Gore of Wilmington, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Amanda Chamberlain; six brothers, Gurvis, Doug, Bill, Charlie, James and JC.

Visitation begins Monday, October 30, 2017 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church, where he was a faithful member for 35 years. Visitation will continue Tuesday in the church from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Funeral services are Tuesday in Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Randy Stanton, Jared Pugh and Harlan Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in New Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.

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