Eugene B. Chambers, 88, joined his beloved wife, Lois, in heaven on November 17, 2016. Visitation will be from 11AM-12PM on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at Floral Hills Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 12. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., KC, MO 64145. Gene served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1950. He married Lois J. Wengatz, the love of his life on June 4, 1949. In 1959, Gene opened and operated Bledsoe’s Equipment Rental at 78th & Blue Ridge in Raytown, Mo. He also served in many capacities as both a member and President of the Kansas City Rental Association. The American Rental Association called him to serve nationally as the Region 6 Director of their board from 1985-1988. Gene retired from the business in 1988 & with his wife, Lois, spent many years as “Winter Texans” traveling between their home in South Texas & their home at Lake of the Ozarks. In addition to enjoying time with family & friends, they did a lot of traveling throughout the U.S. & the World. Additionally, Gene was a member of the Lions & Elks clubs & was very active in the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Laurie, Mo. There he served as a part of the 40 & 8 Voiture 1403, and was a member of their Honor Guard. Eugene is preceded in death by his wife, Lois, parents & 4 siblings. He is survived by a brother, Charles Chambers, his daughters, Debra Fouts (Thomas) & Denise Moss (Keith). He leaves 4 grandchildren; Amanda Martin (Doug), Shane Moss, Ryan Fouts (Ashley), & Adam Fouts (Brooke). He also has 3 great grandchildren, Elijah Fouts, Ava Fouts, & Audrey Fouts.
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