James Robert Chambers passed away on the morning of Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home in Washington, DC.

James, affectionately known as "Bobby" by his family and friends, was a 1956 graduate of Carver Consolidated High School in Winston-Salem, NC and a 1960 graduate of North Carolina College (North Carolina Central University) in Durham, NC , where he received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force.

Before migrating to the DC area, James was employed by the Burlington and W/S Forsyth County School Systems as a teacher and coach. Upon his arrival in DC, he was employed by the DC Department of Correction, where he served as a Principal and later retired as a Deputy Warden, after 17 years. Following his retirement, he then became Veteran's Director for the Upward Bound Program at the University of the DC. He was also a dedicated member/supporter of North Carolina Central University where he was an alumnus for 60 years. James was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.  James was a member of 12th Street Christian Church in Washington, DC, where he served on the Elder Board, was Deacon Chair, a Sunday school teacher, Trustee Chair and member of the Disciples Fellowship.

James was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 07, 1938 to the Gresley M. Chambers, who along with his brother, Clarence Bernard Chambers, preceded him in death along with his aunts, Geneva C. Brooks, Mozelle C. Warren, Lucille C. Warren, Dimple C. Warren; and uncles, Monroe, Gilbert, John Olin, Van & Bernard Chambers.

He is survived by his stepdaughter, Cheryl D. Johnson of Charlotte, NC; nephew, Jay (Lisa) Patrick of Leblanc, Detroit, MI; niece, Angela Kerr of Greensboro, NC; sister-in-law, Juanita Chambers of Detroit, MI; cousins, Sylvia W. Brooks and Shirley W. White both of Kernersville, NC,  Donnie L.  Warren and  Malcolm N. Warren of Winston-Salem, NC, Frederick L. Warren of Charlotte NC, Alecia C. Harvey of Winston-Salem, NC, Cynthia W. Cunningham of Greensboro, NC, Pamela Lovett of Jacksonville, FL and  reared with him in the Chambers Family home place, Phyllis McNeil of Jamestown, NC, Webster B. Chambers of Kernersville, NC, and Carl Chambers of Richmond, CA.  James also leaves behind a host of family and friends including: "The Crew"(George (Mary) Wallace, James (Lilerwease) Carter, Christopher Martin and JoAnne Geralds) , John (Norma) Duncan, Sandra Carter, Gloria "Cookie" McIver, Clarence McKee, and James Sutton.

A viewing for James Robert Chambers will be held from 12noon until 5:00pm Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.  A private Omega Omega Service of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will be held.  Private funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020.