Carl Ellis Chambers

Mr. Carl Ellis Chambers, 73, a resident of Auburndale passed from this life Tues., Sept. 22nd. He was born Dec. 17, 1946 in Lakeland to Ellis “Bud” Marvin and Lillian Bell (Eubanks) Chambers. He was a lifetime resident of Polk Co., graduated from Auburndale High School in 1964 and attended Polk Community College. He was a member of the Orange Street Church of Christ in Auburndale, where he served for many years as a deacon and song leader. Carl was a talented singer, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and graphic artist. He pursued a successful career as an award-winning musician and songwriter. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister – Hazel Buchanan Blaylock. Carl is survived by his loving family, son – Craig (Kimberly) Chambers; 4 daughters – Wendy (Brian) Deemer, Jennifer (Kevin) Allen, Trudi Chambers and Christina (Kyle) Smith; sister - Annie Chambers; 13 grandchildren – Karli, Colin, Clarissa (John), Robert, Allison, Bethany, Christopher, Dexter, Luke, Jack, Marie & KJ; 3 gt. grandchildren – Rosiah, Axel & Roman. A memorial service will be 3:00 pm Mon. Sept. 28th at Kersey Funeral Home with a gathering of family & friends from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Due to COVID please remember masks and social distancing. Service will be broadcast click on "Webcast" or copy and paste the link below https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1092610