Lyle W. Chamberlain

June 2, 1934 - January 14, 2020

Lyle W. Chamberlain, age 85, of Gravois Mills, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at his home. He was born June 2, 1934, in Morgan County, a son of the late Arvil and Ruby (Evans) Chamberlain. On March 8, 1957, at the Versailles United Methodist Church, he was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Stephens, who preceded him in death on October 11, 2015. Lyle was employed at Morgan County R-II Schools in Versailles beginning his career as the industrial arts teacher, coaching basketball and ending his career as the high school counselor. He retired after thirty-two years in education. He was a member of the Versailles United Methodist Church for many years. Later, he transferred his membership to the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie. Lyle was also a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association. He was an avid outdoorsman. Lyle enjoyed playing golf and hunting and fishing with his family. He is survived by his children, Kent Chamberlain and wife Patricia of Versailles, Missouri, Kevin Chamberlain and wife Shannyn of Cole Camp, Missouri and Kimberly Skelton and husband Kirk of Champaign, Illinois; grandchildren, Kendra Rasa, Kellee Chamberlain, Kristin Chamberlain, Kendall Chamberlain, Kyle Chamberlain, Kegan Skelton, Kolt Skelton, Kayla Skelton and Kody Skelton; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Chamberlain and wife Carol of Gravois Mills, Missouri; sister, Donna Houchens of Versailles, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Chamberlain. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Danny Owsley officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.