Hodge Nesbitt Chambers was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 30, 1950. He was the fourth child of Garland Chambers and Frances Robeson Chambers and the brother of sisters Elaine and Myra and brothers Chris, Darrell, and Timothy. He passed July 27, 2016, preceded in death by his parents and siblings Elaine, Myra, and Timothy. He is survived by brother Chris and his wife Audrey and brother Darrell and his wife Vivian; as well as niece Kimberly Chambers, nephew Michael Chambers and his wife Rose, nephew Vincent Chambers, and great nieces Angelica and Elysia and great nephew Antonio.
In the 1960's Hodge attended Neinas Junior High and Western High School in Detroit. As a young man he was a member of the congregation of Vinewood Church of Christ where he served for a time as song leader. Shortly after graduating high school Hodge went to work at the National Bank of Detroit. He worked there thirty-one years in several departments and positions as the bank merged with other banks, enlarged and changed ownership. Hodge retired in 2000 from the bank that was then known as Bank One.
Hodge very much enjoyed his retirement. It allowed him the time to travel – most of his trips to visit a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He made it a point to stay connected to his cousins. Family was the true focus of Hodge's life – he was a loyal brother, a generous uncle, and a devoted son to his widowed mother. Hodge was the chief caretaker of his mother during the last several years of her life.
Hodge's personal interests included music – as a young man he had played the clarinet in his school bands. He was a big fan of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. He had been a longtime bowler. He enjoyed trap shooting and deer hunting. Hodge was a lifelong passionate and excellent card player. These last few pastimes were especially a pleasure for Hodge because they were things he did with his family.
In late 2015 Hodge was diagnosed with the disease that took his life. He faced it with courage and made a good fight against it. Hodge had recently begun attending the Allen Park Church of Christ, where his mother had attended. His faith was a source of comfort and peace through the last difficult stage of his life.
Hodge Chambers was a good man. He had a kind and generous heart. All those he touched will miss him. His family mourns him and feels the loss deeply. Rest in Peace.
Visitation will be Friday July 29th, 4pm-8pm and Saturday July 30th 9am-10:30am with services at 10:30am at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, Inc. 3880 Fort St., Lincoln Park. 313-928-6500. Please sign the register book for the family and print a memorial at: www.jlpetersfuneralhome.com.