Virlon Duane Chambers, born on July 16, 1955, in Matador, Texas, passed away February 1, 2025 in Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and dedication to his family and ministry. He was the beloved son of Mable Naoma Hulcy and Buford Norwood Chambers. His early years were spent in various Texas locations including Archer City where he began school. When he was in the 5th grade his family relocated to Arnett, Oklahoma where he graduated from Arnett High School in 1974. The following year he was united in marriage to Sherry Hunter, in Harmon, Oklahoma. From 1992 thru 1998 Virlon pursued his calling in ministry by earning a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministries from Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1998, he was ordained in the Missouri Church of the Nazarene District in Mound City, Missouri.

Throughout his life, Virlon faithfully served as a pastor in multiple congregations, where he enjoyed preaching, sharing the message of God's love and grace. His pastoral journey included Camp Creek Church of the Nazarene in Taloga, Oklahoma; a Non-Denominational Church in Ellicott, Colorado; Mound City Church of the Nazarene in Mound City, Missouri; Cedar Springs Church of the Nazarene in Fairview, Oklahoma; and Willcox Church of the Nazarene in Willcox, Arizona.

Virlon's passions extended beyond the pulpit as he cherished spending time with his family.  He had a deep love for cattle, horseback riding, rodeos, baseball, singing and playing the guitar. A true cowboy at heart, he also held a special admiration for John Wayne. Virlon's unwavering faith, kindness, and devotion to his family and congregations will be deeply missed. His memory will continue to inspire those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his sons, Cody Chambers of Ellicott, Colorado, and Rowdy Chambers of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, his cherished grandchildren, Faith Chambers and Samantha Chambers of Ellicott, Colorado, Jessica Burroughs of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Michael Chambers of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his siblings, Donna Harrelson and her husband Donald of Burkburnett, Texas; Sherilyn Colvard of Poteau, Oklahoma; and Wayne Chambers of Woodward, Oklahoma, as well as numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and dear friends. Virlon is preceded in death by his parents Buford and Naoma Chambers, a sister Anita Pearl Chambers and other loved ones.

Memorial donations may be made to the

Camp Creek Church of the Nazarene ~ Harmon Church of the Nazarene

Diabetes Research or Alzheimer's Research

c/o Shaw Funeral Home

P.O. Box 276

Vici, OK 73859.