Augustus Chambers, affectionately known as “Jack” was born to Redus and Catherine Chambers on June 23, 1944, in Vicksburg. Jack was sixth of seven children.

Augustus confessed his life to Christ at an early age, and then later joined Travelers Rest Baptist Church. Jack attended Vicksburg Warren Public Schools and became the owner and operator of E&A Masonry.

Augustus enjoyed being a father, spending time with his siblings, gathering with childhood friends in Marcus Bottom and fishing on Eagle Lake. But his greatest love of all was being a brick mason.

Augustus was joined in union to Elesie “Lisa” Bowman on Feb. 16, 1991. During this blessed union, Augustus raised two daughters.

Augustus was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Juliette (Thomas) Buie; brothers, Redus Jr., Johnny and Douglas Chambers.

Augustus leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 28 years, Elesie Bowman Chambers; seven children, Dorwin “Dino” Hunter, Tamara Scott, Trenia Chambers, Augustus Chambers Jr., Courtney Flaggs, Katherine Chambers and Alicia Flaggs; one sister, Beatrice Chambers; one brother, Thomas (Phyllis) Chambers; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Travelers Rest Baptist Church with Reverend Thomas E. Bernard officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home from 1-7 p.m. with family present from 6-7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from noon until the hour of service.