Douglas Wayne Chamberlain

Chamberlain Yadkinville- Mr. Douglas Wayne Chamberlain, 72, of the Lone Hickory Community passed away Thursday, June 04, 2015 at his home. He was born January 9, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Herman and Rachel Holcomb Chamberlain. Mr. Chamberlain was a graduate of Courtney High School. He retired with 30 years of service from Stroh's Brewery in Winston-Salem. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and absolutely loved watching his grandchildren play, softball, baseball, basketball, and soccer. Mr. Chamberlain was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Nellie Renegar and brother, Roger "Bud" Chamberlain. Surviving are his beloved wife of 53 years, Shirley Latham Chamberlain, of the home; his children, Sandra (Scott) Boswell of Advance, Darren (Donna) Chamberlain of Advance, Lynne (Paul) Davis of East Bend; grandchildren, Andrew Boswell, Nick Boswell, McKay Chamberlain, Latham Chamberlain, Gracen Davis; sister-in-law, Laura Chamberlain; brother-in-law, Bob Renegar; several nieces and nephews; and his favorite canine companion, Allie. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church by Rev. Jesse Miles, Larry Summerlin and Rev. David Kiser. He will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of Forsyth County, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Eugene Paschold, nurses and staff, and to the nurses of Hospice of Forsyth County, for all the loving care and compassion given to Mr. Chamberlain and his family. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com.