Jackie C. Chamblee, 75 of Collinsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017.
He was born in Cedar Bluff, Alabama on April 30, 1941 to the late James Iris Chamblee and Odis Gouger Chamblee.
Jackie is survived by his wife, Teresa Medlin Chamblee, of 47 years; his son, Keith Chamblee and wife Kim of Rocky Point, NC; his daughter Amanda Fabbie and husband Jason of Hampstead, NC; and his 5 grandchildren Breanna, Drew, Lauren, Landon and Bristol. He is preceded in death by his brothers J.F. Chamblee and Jimmie Chamblee.
Jackie graduated from Cherokee County High School in 1960. He went on to join the United States Marine Corp and served 2 terms in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1969. Jackie went on to be a Surf City and Topsail Beach, NC police officer and a deputy sheriff in Pender County, NC. He returned to school and received a Gunsmithing License from Montgomery Technical College. He worked for the United States Army at Fort McClellan as a Gunsmith.
Jackie enjoyed fishing and even owned a shrimp boat in Louisiana for a few years. He loved to fly planes in his early years and used the North Topsail high rise bridge as a landing strip. He also enjoyed brick mason work and helped build several of the military barracks at Camp Lejeune, as well as brick work inside the Moose Lodge in Surf City. He loved riding his tractors, being outside and working on his farm. Jackie enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren when they visited on the farm. He loved eating watermelon with them and giving them rides on his tractor. Jackie will be missed by many friends and family.
Funeral service will be 1 P.M. Friday March 10th at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Elrod and Rev. Jerry Chamblee officiating; burial will follow in Harris Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Friday.
The family will accept flowers or donations may be made to St. Jude.
Perry Funeral Home directing
